Back to map
M0.9 Depth: 10.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 07:50:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Qeqertalik (Greenland) on February 19, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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
M0.9
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 07:50:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.60200, -53.31000

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — close to 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

Historic earthquake map · Greenland

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greenland

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
709
Country (24h)
Greenland
0
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share