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M2.7 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2025-06-11 01:23:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2025 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-11 01:23:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.14900, -49.52500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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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