Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 17.5 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Sermersooq
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M3.1 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On December 7, 2025 at 06:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sermersooq (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
67234cad1f7d530cd463d187ce28d9923a39566b
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 06:44:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
64.63000,
-39.67900
Depth profile
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 km — deeper 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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
Of 44 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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