Iceland Experiences 18,000 Earthquakes In Just One Week by : Julia Banim on : 05 Mar 2021 07:49 PA Images More than 18,000 earthquakes have been experienced in the southwestern region of Iceland over the course of the past week. These earthquakes would suggest that there could potentially soon be a volcanic eruption at the Reykjanes Peninsula. Advert 10 As per the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the largest of the quakes was a 5.7-magnitude tremor which was recorded February 24 at approximately 10 am local time. Just 30 minutes later, a magnitude 5 struck. Two further large earthquakes – which exceeded a magnitude of more than 5.0 – also hit on February 27 and March 1 respectively. So far, the quakes haven’t resulted in much damage, although small cracks have reportedly appeared in roads as well as rockfalls on steep slopes close to the epicenter of the swarm. However, those living in the area have been left concerned.