Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Kujalleq
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M3.1 Earthquake near Kujalleq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2025 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kujalleq (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
1838c528775064ff6b41913c64d9c7c6c22c8cde
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-01-08 06:57:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kujalleq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
60.59600,
-44.07200
Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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