Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 34.9 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Nunavut · Qikiqtaaluk Region
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M2.3 Earthquake near Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut (Canada) on September 11, 2025 at 04:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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
2027da21ad78a0f18c20623e010c8b3cc5b85d77
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
34.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 04:59:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
68.53700,
-67.22900
Depth profile
Shallow
34.9 km
34.9 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 656 Catalogue entries
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