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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

East 8-15 m/s, but 15-23 m/s by the south coast. Snow or rain showers, but mostly fair in the west.

Slightly decreasing winds during the evening.

Temperatures 0 to 6 degrees C, but at or below freezing in the north and east.
Forecast made 27.01.2026 22:33

Forecaster's remarks

Strong easterly winds in the far south, e.g. in Mýrdalur and near Öræfajökull. Can be hazardous for vehicles that are sensitive to wind.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 27.01.2026 22:33

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 27 Jan 23:30 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
3.1	26 Jan 11:31:37	Checked	5.2 km SSW of Geirfugladrangur
2.6	26 Jan 19:24:38	Checked	2.5 km NW of Eldey
2.3	27 Jan 06:13:35	Checked	2.5 km SW of Herðubreið

Specialist remark

On January 26th at 11:31 an M3.2 earthquake was detected around 35 km SSW of Reykjanestá on the Reykjanes Ridge. On November 28th an M3.3 earthquake was detected in the same place. Earthquakes are common on the Reykjanes ridge.
Written by a specialist at 27 Jan 19:33 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

River	Place	Flow	Water temperature

Remarks of a specialist

Water levels near Mýrdalsjökull have subsided, but there may still be a risk of rock fall on steep slopes.

Due to malfunction we have turned off the service publishing hydrological data on the map. Instead see the data using our Real-time monitoring system.
Written by a specialist at 26 Jan 22:19 GMT

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News

Continued increased likelihood of an eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row - 20.1.2026

Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi remains slow but steady, as it has been in recent weeks. As magma continues to build up and pressure in the system increases, a magma intrusion from Svartsengi and a volcanic eruption along the Sundhnúkur crater row remain the most likely scenario in the coming weeks.

The ninth eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row has ended - 5.8.2025

Updated 5 August

The volcanic eruption that began on 16 July on the Sundhnúkur crater row is now officially over, and a new hazard map has been issued. Despite the end of the eruption, life-threatening conditions remain in the area due to unstable lava and the potential for gas pollution. Uplift has resumed, and magma continues to accumulate beneath Svartsengi.

Heavy thunder and lightning in Northwest Iceland and the Westfjords - 16.7.2025

By 11:00, more than 450 lightning strikes had been recorded since the activity began.

Eruption ongoing on the Sundhnúkur crater row - 15.7.2025

Updated at 11:30, 20 July

The eruption at the Sundhnúkur crater row has caused significant air pollution in recent days, with volcanic haze spreading widely but not fully captured by the national air quality monitoring network. The Icelandic Meteorological Office forecasts gas pollution in South and West Iceland over the coming days, with light winds contributing to persistent haze, especially in the southwest. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit time outdoors if they experience discomfort, and practical guidance for reducing indoor exposure is provided.

A jökulhlaup from Mýrdalsjökull into the rivers Leirá Syðri and Skálm - 11.7.2025

The flood is subsiding, and water level and conductivity are now approaching normal values in Skálm.

The flood reached its peak the night before last. IMO´s specialists continue to observe the area

Analysis: Climate change made the May heatwave more likely and more intense - 11.6.2025

In May 2025, an unusually intense heatwave struck Iceland and eastern Greenland, breaking numerous temperature records. On 15 May, Iceland's national May temperature record was set at 26.6°C at Egilsstaðir Airport, with several locations recording temperatures up to 13°C above the monthly average.

A new international analysis by the World Weather Attribution group shows that human-induced climate change made this heatwave around 40 times more likely and, on average, three degrees Celsius hotter than it would have been without global warming. The study also suggests that if global temperatures rise by 2.6°C, such heatwaves could become at least twice as frequent and two degrees hotter.

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