M2.3 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 21:44:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on July 3, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 21:44:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
63.59400, -40.14900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 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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