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M1.7 Depth: 18.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 06:10:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on January 5, 2026 at 06:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 06:10:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.51000, -37.40600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 km — deeper than the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 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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