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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Greenland Sea

UTC time: 2026-08-13 00:33:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Greenland Sea on August 13, 2026 at 00:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 00:33:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
73.47570, 7.82760
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Eurasia · about 10 km away

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