Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 24.3 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
Country overviewGreenland
M1.3 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On April 18, 2025 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
2eb185e86169684dde8a493d7481c51627546779
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
24.3 km
UTC time
2025-04-18 20:10:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
67.86100,
-50.89200
Depth profile
Shallow
24.3 km
24.3 km — deeper 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 ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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