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M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kujalleq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 21:33:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kujalleq (Greenland) on December 15, 2025 at 21:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 21:33:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Kujalleq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
60.90100, -43.20700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 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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