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M3.8 Depth: 28.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 23:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States). With a focal depth of about 29 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: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 23:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.68188, -149.95108
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 km
28.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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