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M3.0 Depth: 36.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 01:51:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 01:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 37 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
36.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 01:51:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.18300, -150.62540
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.6 km
Shallow
36.6 km
36.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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