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M1.6 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 08:31:24 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 08:31:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.96900, -50.16200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than 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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