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M1.1 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-03-07 19:32:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

ID
d637ca46535b9a588aba4449f8775a32e7787dc7
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 19:32:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.20800, -49.54500

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower 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

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Context for this earthquake

12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries

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