Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
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M1.9 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
4dd73f74805f333ce4e1fc817913bdc80e90df25
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 11:36:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
68.88300,
-54.34900
Depth profile
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (11.1 km)
Regional average: 11.1 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
24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 469 Catalogue entries
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