Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 23.9 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
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M1.9 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
276f067c033c9bee191aebb41f8b96c92a5de4b2
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:40:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.27200,
-52.44600
Depth profile
Shallow
23.9 km
23.9 km — deeper than the regional average (11.5 km)
Regional average: 11.5 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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