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M3.8 Depth: 21.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-09-03 20:50:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF ALASKA on September 3, 2025 at 20:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
21.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 20:50:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.43560, -159.75710
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 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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