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M2.0 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 23:32:14 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Qeqertalik (Greenland) on November 28, 2025 at 23:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
0e73d8e6d936bfa461d6c6c09590da8dfaf0fdfa
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 23:32:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.45300, -53.38200

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 km — deeper than the regional average (11.5 km)
Regional average: 11.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries

Of 507 other entries for this area and period, 418 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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