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M3.7 Depth: 21.4 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-07-16 21:42:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 21:42:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.59280, -160.05530
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 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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