Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 122.0 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Greenland
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M2.9 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On March 21, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Greenland (Greenland). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. 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
068ab4de34e0bb1472951446fc1875282c9d56df
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 02:42:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
79.55400,
-17.09300
Depth profile
Intermediate
122 km
122 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
Of 507 other entries for this area and period, 45 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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