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M2.9 Depth: 122.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 02:42:08 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 02:42:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
79.55400, -17.09300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 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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