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M3.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 17:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States) on September 18, 2025 at 17:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 17:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.58290, -163.58820
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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