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M1.3 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-09-20 13:13:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Qeqertalik (Greenland) on September 20, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
63ee3ec729d3830c5abd0e20a9c88306e956bbc5
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 13:13:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
68.88600, -54.44800

Depth profile

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

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 480 Catalogue entries

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