The Ölfus Earthquake

It's not often sleepy Hveragerði gets a mention in the world's media but last Thursday was an exception. The quake was widely, and it has to be said rather exaggeratedly, reported and was the largest to occur in Iceland for eight years.

Thankfully there were no serious injuries or major damage though many householders, including ourselves, have spent the past few days sweeping up broken glass and damaged furniture.

The 'quake measured 6.3 local magnitude and we've more detailed information about the event here.

Thanks to all of you who contacted us enquiring if we were OK, we very much appreciated your good wishes.