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M3.3 Depth: 29.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 107 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 01:08:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 107 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 01:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 244 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 01:08:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.98600, -156.76300
Temperature
4.6°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 (15.7 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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