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M2.3 Depth: 14.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kujalleq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 04:59:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 04:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kujalleq (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 04:59:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Kujalleq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
60.67400, -44.25000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to 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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