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M3.1 Depth: 12.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 17:18:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 17:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 EMSC. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 17:18:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
67.33460, -156.25010
Temperature
-0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to 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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    Distance: 378 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States

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