Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 31.2 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
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M1.2 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On March 11, 2025 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
d1b92b6492afa7b8c9c1ab436386dbf177faa5cb
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
31.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-11 17:17:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.18800,
-53.19200
Depth profile
Shallow
31.2 km
31.2 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 ≥ 2.0 · 508 Catalogue entries
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