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M3.2 Earthquake near Kujalleq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 19:34:40 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Kujalleq (Greenland) on February 3, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

ID
39aea7e6c6b7b305d4a7290aaf3c16895518de4e
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 19:34:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Kujalleq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
60.58000, -43.98400

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (10.8 km)
Regional average: 10.8 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 28 Catalogue entries

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