Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 23.9 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqqata
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M1.2 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On March 31, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Qeqqata (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 24 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
d0d6f5683dbfef6e3e7d8c9062ef27781b29dca2
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 21:42:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.36200,
-51.55400
Depth profile
Shallow
23.9 km
23.9 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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