M4.1 Earthquake near Kujalleq, Greenland — January 15, 2022
2022-01-15 23:53:57 UTC (2022-01-15) · approx. 8:53 PM UTC-3 local
On January 15, 2022 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Kujalleq, Greenland, at a depth of 11.8 km and coordinates 60.8134°, -44.1031°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-44.1031°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Kujalleq, Greenland?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck near Kujalleq, Greenland on January 15, 2022 at 23:53 UTC had a depth of 11.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000gewn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, January 15, 2022). M4.1 Earthquake near Kujalleq, Greenland — January 15, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000gewn/