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M0.3 Depth: 2.4 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 38 km WSW of False Pass, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 21:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near 38 km WSW of False Pass, Alaska (United States) on September 16, 2025 at 21:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 21:16:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.73867, -163.98117
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower 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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