Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
161 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland
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M4.5 Earthquake near 161 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On June 25, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 161 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
bdd151a2a5adfd9f178f608f3997f633ade8e383
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-25 06:13:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.60040,
-40.08890
Temperature
2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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