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M1.8 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 18:44:48 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Qeqertalik (Greenland) on March 18, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

ID
87e940da9cebbb02ecf7ddaee10977ad892e68c2
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 18:44:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.85800, -53.54500

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — deeper than the regional average (11.5 km)
Regional average: 11.5 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

12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries

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