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M1.2 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 13:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 13:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 11 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
M1.2
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 13:02:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.89100, -53.21700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — close to 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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