M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-01 08:12:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States) on June 1, 2025 at 08:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-01 08:12:23 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.88280, -136.73870
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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