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M2.4 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 13:58:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Qeqqata (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 13:58:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.41100, -51.56200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 km — close to the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 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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