A 5.8 magnitude quake was registered close to near the north coast of Greenland Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
At 17:15 UTC (15:15 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter near near the north coast of Greenland.
Did you feel it?
You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their 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