According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.8 magnitude quake struck near near the north coast of Greenland Tuesday afternoon.

A tremor jolted the area at 17:15 UTC (15:15 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located near near the north coast of Greenland and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building type is unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction.

Historical information
There were no earthquakes with significant population exposure to shaking within a 400 km radius of this event.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey