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M2.3 Depth: 2.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 22:29:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Avannaata (Greenland) on January 22, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 22:29:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.15700, -50.05200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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