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M2.4 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 08:29:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on October 1, 2025 at 08:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 08:29:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
64.59400, -39.64900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower 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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