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M2.2 Depth: 16.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 00:22:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Sermersooq (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 00:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.48500, -37.32100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.6 km
Shallow
16.6 km
16.6 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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