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M3.2 Depth: 19.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 10:59:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
19.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 10:59:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.02080, -150.94810
Temperature
0.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.9 km
Shallow
19.9 km
19.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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