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M3.5 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 08:01:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands (United States) on December 7, 2025 at 08:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 08:01:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.32400, 179.61100
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
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    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'174 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Davidof
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 328 m ·United States
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  • Kiska
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·United States
  • Buldir
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