Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 19.4 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Avannaata
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M2.1 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Avannaata (Greenland) on July 1, 2026 at 02:14 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 event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
b9fdeac10d12b4515577e0eac9397b372a93fef7
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 02:14:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.16800,
-49.67400
Depth profile
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 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
Of 507 other entries for this area and period, 343 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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