| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 79.863, 2.671 |
| UTC time | 2001-08-26 18:28:23.320 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 26, 2001 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greenland Sea on Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 18:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The epicenter is located at longitude 2.671 and latitude 79.863.
| Location | Greenland Sea |
| Country | Greenland Sea |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2001-08-26
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