M1.9 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 00:07:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on June 16, 2026 at 00:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.9
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 00:07:36 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.41200, -37.24700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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