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M1.6 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 14:49:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 14:49:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.16400, -53.05200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — close to 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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