Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 0.1 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Greenland
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M2.9 Earthquake near Greenland (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Greenland (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 0 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
ID
999f2a49004a8a6f9758bb65dab62d7b2079fa76
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 10:16:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Greenland
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
79.44600,
-17.49800
Depth profile
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (10.8 km)
Regional average: 10.8 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 440 Catalogue entries
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