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M3.6 Depth: 12.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 47 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 18:18:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 47 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States) on October 11, 2025 at 18:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 USGS. United States: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 18:18:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.64100, -147.41600
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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