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M3.2 Depth: 29.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 38 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 01:45:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 38 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 238 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
29.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 01:45:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.68260, -146.46300
Temperature
1.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.6 km
Shallow
29.6 km
29.6 km — deeper 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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