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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 18:10:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on September 25, 2025 at 18:10 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 18:10:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.34200, -37.18400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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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