Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 6.5 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqqata
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M3.3 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Qeqqata (Greenland) on July 24, 2025 at 00:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
49c382e56343156b494613dd546a259b4c368f66
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 00:23:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.74100,
-51.27200
Depth profile
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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