Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 2.4 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Avannaata
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M2.5 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Avannaata (Greenland) on April 30, 2025 at 07:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
7cb9292ef759d5553ac89f12e1565791f6673408
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 07:56:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.12200,
-49.45800
Depth profile
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 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 ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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