Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 14.7 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Greenland
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M1.8 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)
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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
ID
7c27c9381ca5f8a786b8ee5b8083f369b9f79bea
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 06:43:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
71.42000,
-28.25000
Depth profile
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — deeper than the regional average (10.9 km)
Regional average: 10.9 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 440 Catalogue entries
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