M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 11:11:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 11:11:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greenland

City

Avannaata

Source

geus_gl

Coordinates

69.20700, -49.54400

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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.

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