Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Kujalleq
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M3.5 Earthquake near Kujalleq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On January 3, 2025 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Kujalleq (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
62c57c9e6ff33af1ca4607af5d77ca50e7e63f83
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-01-03 03:54:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kujalleq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
60.55000,
-44.74600
Depth profile
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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