Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 24.2 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Sermersooq
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M3.8 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On June 26, 2025 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Sermersooq (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 24 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
78d4a3881187371d2789ecc23728622638f9c863
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 16:40:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
64.46600,
-39.68000
Depth profile
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 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
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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