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M3.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 102 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-05-19 15:18:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 102 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on May 19, 2025 at 15:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 15:18:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.26680, -161.50750
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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