Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Sermersooq
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M3.2 Earthquake near Sermersooq (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sermersooq (Greenland) on January 19, 2026 at 09:35 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by GEUS.
Details
ID
e9704641a21d4dc3187b9366d36f94d6a8c8bc64
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 09:35:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Sermersooq
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
67.77800,
-34.34900
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
Of 44 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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