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M3.7 Depth: 5.1 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 49 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 22:14:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on May 16, 2025 at 22:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 USGS. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 22:14:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.11350, -151.43390
Temperature
-4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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