Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 142.0 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Avannaata
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M1.3 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)
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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
ID
05afd23b08761e1e1e9cf4ee50a6fbb2628481ab
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 20:38:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
70.29700,
-51.92200
Depth profile
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — deeper than the regional average (11.5 km)
Regional average: 11.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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