Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 25.7 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Avannaata
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M1.6 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Avannaata (Greenland) on April 13, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
d616664a688f5a0d4feaf5e8ad9da52f9d8b0406
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 16:22:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.31100,
-49.95500
Depth profile
Shallow
25.7 km
25.7 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Ilulissat Airport44.0 kmStraight-line distance
Greenland · JAV · BGJN
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-12
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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