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M3.0 Depth: 26.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 58 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:55:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 00:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 58 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 27 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 00:55:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.34000, -148.79400
Temperature
-16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 km
26.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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