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At 3:45PM yesterday afternoon, an earthquake rumbled over southern Iceland causing mild structural damage in many villages. The earthquake registered a 6.1 on the Richter scale and is believed to have originated fifty kilometers outside of Reykjavik, between Hveragerdi and Selfoss. We were fortunate to hear from our inbound operators and Iceland partners early this morning that everyone is okay and that all services are still fully operational.
Our colleagues assured us, “We are pleased to inform you that there have been no fatalities, no serious injuries, and no major damage outside of the epicenter. Traffic through the area where the earthquake was has resumed, after the engineers had investigated it for potential cracks in roads or instability in bridge structures…All roads and structures in Iceland are built according to strong safety regulations fit for earthquakes well beyond what occurred yesterday.” Furthermore, the Icelandic National Security Administration announced that there is no forecast for future earthquakes and all areas are declared safe.
We bring you this news to assuage any worries our clients may have and to show you our proactive response to any situation that occurs while aboard. As soon as we received word of the earthquake, we made certain to contact our clients traveling in Iceland to confirm their well-being and share with them the information we had received from our partners. We informed any family members at home at their request, as well. We also informed clients set to travel to Iceland in the coming months of the recent events and welcomed any questions or concerns they may have. We are fortunate to have such close friends in Iceland who can give us a first-hand perspective, versus the hype and clamor the media often instigates.
We want to reassure everyone that yesterday’s earthquake was only a minor hiccup. You will find that it is not even being reported by most major news outlets, but regardless, we want to keep you informed. Iceland remains at the forefront of exotic and eco-friendly destination travel and we are committed to bringing you the best that this spectacular country has to offer. Nature has a way of reasserting herself every so often and this fact alone is often what maintains Iceland’s mesmerizing mystique.
The Nordic Company specializes in independent and group travel to Norway and beyond. Whether you feel beckoned to rekindle your roots or simply want to experience the spirit of Scandinavia, a Norway tour by land or a Norwegian coastal voyage (also known as Hurtigruten) is unforgettable. We also invite you to consider Finland travel, Iceland touring and St. Petersburg travel.
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