Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 19.3 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Greenland
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M1.6 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Greenland (Greenland) on August 24, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
ID
b9e6e6e3c2a6ecf3c423776090b22d52d38926d0
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 17:19:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
74.12400,
-25.87400
Depth profile
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than the regional average (11.5 km)
Regional average: 11.5 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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