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M2.4 Depth: 18.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Qeqqata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-03-03 01:31:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Qeqqata (Greenland) on March 3, 2025 at 01:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 01:31:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqqata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
64.73000, -51.80000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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