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M3.1 Depth: 1.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 12:47:52 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 12:47:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.44300, -52.14400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 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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