M1.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 14:19:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Qeqertalik (Greenland) on September 3, 2025 at 14:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 14:19:11 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.11300, -52.78500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than 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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