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M3.0 Depth: 4.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 10:34:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 10:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 10:34:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
68.07380, -147.42850
Temperature
-34.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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