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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

South and southwest 8-15 m/s and widespread rain, but mostly dry in Northeast- and East-Iceland. Becoming dry at the west coast in the evening.

Southwest 3-8 tomorrow, but 8-13 in the northwest part and at the southeast coast. Intermittent light rain in the south, but little or no precipitation elsewhere. Temperature 3 to 10 deg. C.
Forecast made 05.11.2026 15:42

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Preliminary results

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 05 Nov 16:00 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
2.6	05 Nov 10:45:57	Checked	9.9 km WNW of Kolbeinsey
2.5	05 Nov 10:42:19	Checked	10.6 km W of Kolbeinsey
2.4	05 Nov 10:56:48	Checked	8.4 km WNW of Kolbeinsey
2.3	05 Nov 10:12:16	Checked	12.4 km NW of Kolbeinsey
2.2	05 Nov 10:14:35	Checked	7.3 km W of Kolbeinsey
2.1	05 Nov 13:37:51	Checked	9.4 km W of Kolbeinsey

Week overview -

Earthquake activity throughout the country is described in a weekly summary that is written by a Natural Hazard Specialist. The weekly summary is published on the web every Tuesday. It covers the activity of the previous week in all seismic areas and volcanic systems in the country. If earthquake swarms are ongoing or significant events such as larger earthquakes have occurred during the week, they are specifically discussed. More

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Hydrology

Average flow and temperature last 24 hours

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Remarks of a specialist

Due to malfunction we have turned off the service publishing hydrological data on the map. Instead see the data using our Rauntímavöktunarkerfi.
Written by a specialist at 04 Nov 07:02 GMT

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News

Renewed movement detected at Svínafellsheiði - 1.11.2026

The monitoring system installed at Svínafellsheiði to track movement in the slope has detected movement since 23 September. This is the first movement to be detected so clearly since monitoring began in autumn 2018. The movement remains slow, and it is not yet possible to predict how it will develop. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has increased monitoring.

Situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula - 27.10.2026

Slow ground uplift continues at Svartsengi. Seismic activity remains low. A new magma intrusion, potentially leading to an eruption along the Sundhnúkur crater row, remains the most likely scenario. The updated hazard assessment takes account of fracture repairs in Grindavík. Read more

Deep low approaching Iceland, bringing gales, rain and blizzard conditions - 13.10.2026

A deep low will approach Iceland tonight, bringing easterly gales and considerable precipitation tomorrow morning. Northerly winds will bring blizzard conditions to northwestern Iceland in the afternoon, spreading eastwards overnight. The weather will ease on Thursday. Keep up to date with weather warnings.

New risk assessment for people's safety in Grindavík available on the municipality's website - 1.10.2026

The findings from the first phase of a revised risk assessment for people’s safety in Grindavík are now available. The assessment covers built-up areas within the protective barriers in Grindavík. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police is responsible for preparing and publishing the assessment in cooperation with Grindavík’s Civil Protection Committee. Read more

Increased electrical conductivity and gas pollution at Múlakvísl - 1.9.2026

The glacial outburst flood in Múlakvísl, which began on 18 August, now appears to be subsiding. Both conductivity and discharge have decreased since yesterday, and currently there is no gas pollution being detected in the area Read more

Measurements show that uplift at Askja has ceased - 14.8.2026

Measurements by the lake in Askja. Fieldwork in the area was completed this week, and the results indicate that the uplift episode that began in 2021 has ended.

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Climate change and hydrology: Environmental and societal effects

The climate and hydrology of Iceland are highly variable due to natural conditions. Significant changes in these factors over the last 15 years are in harmony with the future scenarios represented and affirmed in the latest IPCC summary report, AR5. The main purpose of IMO is to contribute towards security in society by monitoring, analyzing, interpreting, informing; providing warnings and forecasts and predicting natural hazards. It is important to keep the infrastructure strong so that IMO may fulfill its role.