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M3.1 Depth: 9.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-06-12 12:20:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Qeqqata (Greenland) on June 12, 2025 at 12:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 12:20:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.48900, -52.09700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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