Magnitude
M0.6
- Depth
- 8.6 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Sermersooq
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M0.6 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On August 31, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Sermersooq (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
352e8b31b7848f45cebff3ca73e4a8a85fb955cf
Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 20:31:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.57900,
-38.25600
Depth profile
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — close to 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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