Iceland declares state of emergency after 800 earthquakes in 14 hours hit nation

Iceland on Friday declared a ‘state of emergency’ after a series of small and medium intensity earthquakes jolted the southwest Reykjanes peninsula in the country.

In an official statement, the authorities of Iceland warned that the seismic activity may also result in volcanic eruptions in the country.

The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management of Iceland said, "The National police chief ... declares a state of emergency for civil defence due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik."