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

At 17:15 UTC (15:15 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 8 km, with its epicenter near near the north coast of Greenland.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations 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