Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
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M2.2 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On April 4, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (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
f0b42c1790bddaa09be71f9f28f7794649903396
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 19:42:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.42400,
-53.58200
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 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
Of 507 other entries for this area and period, 268 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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