Quake 2008
Quake 2008
A powerful earthquake, 6,3 Richter scale, struck the Southern part of Iceland at 3:45 pm on the 29 May 2008. The epicentre of the quake was about 2 Km southeast of Hveragerdi. The highest alert was immediately announced in Hveragerdi and neighbouring areas as a huge aftershock was expected.
The exhibition presents the huge impact that the earthquake had on Hveragerdi. Screens show the recordings from surveillance cameras and information from The Earthquake Engineering Research Centre. Visitors of Quake 2008 can experience a powerful earthquake (6+ Richter) and an earthquake fissure that was encountered at the building site in 2003 is visible in the floor and is illuminated up for visitors.
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 am until 5 pm
Amenities: Wheelchair Accessible
Entrance Fee: Free Entrance