M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Eastern Greenland (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 03:03:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Eastern Greenland (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-23 03:03:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greenland

Source

gfz

Coordinates

65.84000, -37.76000

Temperature

-6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nuuk679.6 kmW14'798

Reykjavik767.3 kmE118'918

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours16

First 24 hours28

First 72 hours37

Strongest subsequent eventM3.4

M2.02025-11-23 03:11:36 UTC43.9 kmSermersooq M2.32025-11-23 03:15:20 UTC17.3 kmSermersooq M2.22025-11-23 03:17:36 UTC47.1 kmSermersooq M1.72025-11-23 03:21:00 UTC46.3 kmSermersooq M3.42025-11-23 03:36:43 UTC11.4 kmSermersooq M2.22025-11-23 04:04:51 UTC51.6 kmSermersooq M2.62025-11-23 04:14:18 UTC21.4 kmSermersooq M2.02025-11-23 05:41:12 UTC51.4 kmSermersooq M1.82025-11-23 05:57:00 UTC48.2 kmSermersooq M2.22025-11-23 06:14:37 UTC48.2 kmSermersooq M2.42025-11-23 06:31:33 UTC10.3 kmSermersooq M1.92025-11-23 06:58:16 UTC20.3 kmSermersooq

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥49

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-09-21

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-10-10 13:19:53 UTC42.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Reykjavík (Monde) M4.82025-09-21 13:28:46 UTC13.2 kmEastern Greenland M4.72025-10-10 13:19:49 UTC1.4 km27 km NNW of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.72025-10-10 13:19:49 UTC0.5 kmEASTERN GREENLAND M4.62025-09-21 13:28:45 UTC14.5 km26 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland

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