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M3.0 Depth: 24.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 122 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 02:19:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 122 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on September 3, 2025 at 02:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: 237 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 02:19:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.09580, -141.62330
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper 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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