M3.5 Depth: 12.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Fairbanks North Star Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 18:26:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Fairbanks North Star Borough (United States) on September 25, 2025 at 18:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 18:26:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Fairbanks North Star Borough

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.47880, -146.96970

Temperature

3.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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