M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 16:22:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Greenland (Greenland) on October 1, 2025 at 16:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 16:22:33 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
79.35400, -17.44500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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