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M4.3 Depth: 4.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near GREENLAND SEA

UTC time: 2026-08-13 02:53:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near GREENLAND SEA on August 13, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 02:53:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
73.59650, 8.30780
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 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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