Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Kujalleq
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M3.1 Earthquake near Kujalleq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On November 18, 2025 at 08:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kujalleq (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 4 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
ID
ade6419e60b03dbd07d0065e4744fd8792e490d2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 08:00:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kujalleq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
60.59600,
-43.73600
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (11.5 km)
Regional average: 11.5 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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
Of 44 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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