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M3.3 Depth: 2.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 31 km SSE of Minto, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 18:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 31 km SSE of Minto, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:02:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.89300, -149.08300
Temperature
-38.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower 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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