M1.9 Depth: 19.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-06-22 01:19:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on June 22, 2025 at 01:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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

M1.9

Depth

19.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-22 01:19:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greenland

City

Sermersooq

Source

geus_gl

Coordinates

64.61100, -39.71800

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.9 km

19.9 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.

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