Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 19.4 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Greenland
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M2.1 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On July 26, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Greenland (Greenland). 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.
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Details
ID
dd4b40991acf7bfc4890abd6a46f2d9471c44f84
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 02:29:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
71.60000,
-30.24800
Depth profile
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (10.9 km)
Regional average: 10.9 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 440 Catalogue entries
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