Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqqata
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M3.1 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Qeqqata (Greenland) on February 17, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
5245c2f326df96697467901464184c93d403c275
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 12:47:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.44300,
-52.14400
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Maniitsoq Airport36.9 kmStraight-line distance
Greenland · JSU · BGMQ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-12
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
Of 44 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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