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M1.3 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-06-09 23:17:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Qeqertalik (Greenland) on June 9, 2025 at 23:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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
M1.3
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-09 23:17:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.70000, -53.22800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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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