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M3.2 Depth: 25.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 01:45:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on August 30, 2025 at 01:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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: 239 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 01:45:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.66520, -146.51650
Temperature
1.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.9 km
Shallow
25.9 km
25.9 km — deeper than 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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