A 5.8 magnitude quake was recorded near near the north coast of Greenland Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which struck the region at 17:15 UTC (15:15 local time), was centered near near the north coast of Greenland. It occurred at a depth of 8 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through 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