Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 2.2 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Avannaata
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M1.6 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 08:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
8ec82f11c176d7bb672699a893b452e5a8ecda09
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 08:31:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.96900,
-50.16200
Depth profile
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower 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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