Earthquake on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

In light of the earthquake swarm on the Reykjanes Peninsula and that the Met Office
Iceland says that the likelihood of an earthquake of magnitude 6 or over in the Reykjanes peninsula, which will
As these will affect the capital region, we encourage residents to make the most of their time at home.
to consider the furnishings and how things are finished
Indoors. It is important to fix shelves and other loose items to the wall that could
Loosened.

It is important to emphasise that the vast majority of houses in Iceland
are built to withstand earthquakes of this magnitude.

English

Given the earthquake in the Reykjanes peninsula and the
The Icelandic Meteorological Office predicts that the likelihood of an earthquake
on the six-point scale in Reykjanes that can affect the capital area, we encourage
people to use their time at home to look at furniture and other things that can
can cause hazards if they are not fastened to the wall. Such as shelves and TVs. It
It is important to emphasise that the majority of houses in Iceland are built to
withstand earthquakes of this magnitude.

Photo: Vilhjálmur Þór Guðmundsson – RÚV