A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Iceland yesterday, causing 20 injuries but "fairly light" structural damage, according to information released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Risk Management Solutions (RMS).
The USGS reported the earthquake's epicenter towards the southwest portion of Iceland, east of Reykjavik. RMS, citing the USGS, said there was "strong to very strong shaking in the epicenter region, with the potential of light to moderate damage."
Twenty people were injured at Selfoss, the largest town in the epicenter, the USGS said. RMS noted that the town has a population of about 6,000. Additionally, RMS said reports indicate "considerable contents damage to homes in Hveragerdi, Selfoss, Thorlakshfn, Eyrarbakki, and Stokkseyri."
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