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M1.7 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-03-25 21:26:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2025 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-03-25 21:26:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
68.91500, -51.98500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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