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M2.1 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 00:23:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on November 15, 2025 at 00:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 00:23:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
65.85100, -37.42100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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