2000 Iceland earthquakes
| UTC time | 2000-06-17 15:40:41 |
|---|---|
| 2000-06-21 00:51:46 | |
| ISC event | 1736604 |
| 1736730 | |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| ComCat | |
| Local date | 17 June 2000 |
| 21 June 2000 | |
| Local time | 15:40 GMT (UTC+0) |
| 00:51 GMT (UTC+0) | |
| Magnitude | 6.5 Mwc |
| 6.5 Mwc | |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 63°58′48″N 20°45′29″W / 63.980°N 20.758°W |
| Fault | Árnes Fault Hestfjall Fault |
| Areas affected | Southern Region, Iceland |
| Total damage | US$20 million ($36.6 million in 2024, adjusted for inflation) |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.85 g |
| Casualties | Several injured |
Two earthquakes, both measuring Mw 6.5, struck southern Iceland near the town of Selfoss on 17 and 21 June 2000. There were no fatalities but were multiple minor injuries and considerable damage to infrastructure. The two earthquakes were the first major seismic activity in Iceland in 88 years.