A 5.8 magnitude quake was registered close to near the north coast of Greenland Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 17:15 UTC (15:15 local time), with its epicenter situated near near the north coast of Greenland and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via 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