Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 19.8 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Sermersooq
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M3.3 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2025 at 01:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sermersooq (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
c276f338838a9a3d1e91285d470d0c9aadef9d98
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-05 01:19:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
64.58100,
-39.75600
Depth profile
Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — deeper 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
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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