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M3.0 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Southern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 10:27:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 10:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Southern Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 10:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
59.94400, -152.72300
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iliamna
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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