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M3.5 Depth: 0.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 8 km SW of Takotna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 20:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SW of Takotna, Alaska (United States) on October 7, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 20:43:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.94340, -156.20230
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than 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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