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M2.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 10:22:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Avannaata (Greenland) on March 16, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 10:22:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.13200, -49.51300

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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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