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M1.1 Depth: 17.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 15:21:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 15:21:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.96200, -50.06300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 km — deeper 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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