Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1348921 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-17 19:31:18 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-17 20:31:18 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-17 19:51:41 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Atlantic Ocean - North |
|---|---|
| Country | Greenland |
| Administration area | Kujalleq |
| Nearest settlement | Prins Christians Sund |
| Distance | 993 km |
| Course | SE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Atlantic |
| Water surface name | North Atlantic Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.