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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Northeasterly or variable wind 3-10 m/s. Mostly cloudy in Iceland and widespread rainshowers, but banks of fog at the north and east coasts. Temperature 8 to 15 deg. C.
Northerly winds tomorrow, slightly stronger in the northwest and northeast with light drizzle or rain and temperature 6 to 11 deg. C. Light variable wind in the south part with chances of afternoon showers. Slightly cooler in the north.
Forecast made 03.06.2026 10:39

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 03 Jun 12:40 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
4.5	01 Jun 13:45:11	Checked	2.9 km ENE of Litla Kaffistofan
3.8	01 Jun 16:17:53	Checked	2.7 km WNW of Hellisheiðarvirkjun
3.7	01 Jun 14:12:02	Checked	8.2 km ESE of Bárðarbunga

Specialist remark

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 was measured near Svínahraun around 3 km West of Húsmúli in the Hengill area at 13:45 on June 1st. The largest aftershock was of magnitude 3.8 at 16:17. An earthquake swarm began there just before 7:00 a.m. on the 31st of May. In total have over 1400 earthquakes been recorded so far. Earthquakes and swarms are fairly common in this area, where movement occurs on faults due to plate movement.

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred in Bárðarbunga on June 1st. at 14:12. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in Bárðarbunga.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was measured around 20 km SW of Eldey on Reykjaneshryggur at 14:35 on June 2nd. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the area.
Written by a specialist at 03 Jun 10:05 GMT

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 30 Apr 13:37 GMT

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News

The Icelandic Met Office receives international grant to strengthen aviation safety in relation to volcanic hazards - 3.6.2026

In October 2025, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) received a grant of ISK 147 million from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for four new development projects in the fields of volcanic hazards and aviation safety. The projects involve, among other things, the development of new measurement methods, automatic analysis of eruption plumes, coordination of responses among European volcano observatories, and research into the effects of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) on aviation.

Ground uplift and magma accumulation continue beneath Svartsengi - 26.5.2026

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IMO expert to lead international collaboration on geohazards - 12.5.2026

Michelle Parks, a specialist in deformation measurements and volcano monitoring at the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), has been elected Chair of GEO-GSNL, the Geohazard Supersites and Natural Laboratories initiative. She formally assumed the role on 7 May 2026. Read more

Nordic report on the impacts of a AMOC tipping urges stronger mitigation, monitoring and preparedness - 5.2.2026

The report A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping reviews the current state of science on the impacts of potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapse and provides recommendations for policy actions.

The weather in Iceland in 2025 - 4.2.2026

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SeisComP becomes the new primary earthquake monitoring system of the Icelandic Meteorological Office - 3.2.2026

The implementation of SeisComP represents a major step forward in the development of the IMO's earthquake monitoring capabilities. Preparations have been underway for several years, and the system transition involves both technical and procedural changes aimed at improving analytical capability, data dissemination, and providing a more modern working environment for specialists.

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Avalanches in Iceland

Catastrophic avalanches in the villages Súðavík, 16 January 1995, and Flateyri, October 1995, which killed 34 people and caused extensive economic damage, totally changed the view regarding avalanche safety in Iceland.