A diminutive eruption in the Holuhraun lava field north of the Bardarbunga volcano led to the action Sunday.
A coast guard aircraft will visit the region to survey the site further and gauge the ash content.
While there were no signs of a volcanic tremor after a magnitude 5 quake late on Sunday, authorities did not rule out an eruption.
Iceland's highest volcanic alert was issued after a small eruption began at the Bardarbunga volcano Saturday.
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According to Iceland's Met office, seismic activity has been gradually increasing in Bardarbunga over the last seven years.
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