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M3.8 Depth: 28.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Greenland Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-04 07:28:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 07:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Greenland Sea. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
28.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 07:28:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
73.08500, 5.85700
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 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

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