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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 03:23:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 03:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 03:23:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.87600, -49.89300

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Depth profile

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