Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Eastern Greenland
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M4.7 Earthquake near Eastern Greenland (Greenland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Eastern Greenland (Greenland) on September 26, 2025 at 11:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
f7fbf5914a11acc0ff5f736d6984861895765ada
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 11:52:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
79.49000,
-17.73000
Temperature
-6.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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 ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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