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M1.3 Depth: 142.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 20:38:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 20:38:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
70.29700, -51.92200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — deeper than the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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