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M3.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 32 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 05:23:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 32 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 05:23:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.30900, -136.85100
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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