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M1.8 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 06:43:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Greenland (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 06:43:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
71.42000, -28.25000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 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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