Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 14.2 km
- Source
- GEUS_GL
Qeqertalik
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M3.1 Earthquake near Qeqertalik (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2025 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Qeqertalik (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
ed7a461f3f4aa8398b46dd177891a8eea3e13e1a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 20:46:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Qeqertalik
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.28100,
-54.05600
Depth profile
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — deeper than the regional average (10.8 km)
Regional average: 10.8 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
Greenland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 28 Catalogue entries
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