Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
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M1.8 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On February 3, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 18 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
4e193897538b42b9605517e4cb4c0ab197c268c1
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 22:05:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.61000,
-52.92600
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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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