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M1.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-03-29 23:03:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2025 at 23:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Qeqqata (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-29 23:03:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
66.26000, -53.08300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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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