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M2.5 Depth: 3.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 01:59:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sermersooq (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 01:59:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.41200, -37.35100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower 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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