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M1.9 Depth: 19.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-11-11 05:15:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on November 11, 2025 at 05:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
19.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 05:15:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.45900, -37.26400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.9 km
Shallow
19.9 km
19.9 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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