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M3.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 04:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2025 at 04:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska (United States). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 04:36:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
69.51030, -144.00730
Temperature
-0.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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