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M3.8 Depth: 4.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near GREENLAND SEA

UTC time: 2026-08-20 11:12:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near GREENLAND SEA on August 20, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 11:12:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
73.81140, 8.72980
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 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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