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M3.0 Depth: 2.6 km

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

UTC time: 2025-04-29 02:49:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States) on April 29, 2025 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 02:49:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.65720, -148.03980
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than 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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