Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Avannaata
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M1.4 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On April 5, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
ID
35f9af2f5b22437526872ea2d0ee5550bac53583
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 11:39:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.23400,
-49.65400
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 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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