M3.5 Depth: 25.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2025-07-16 20:56:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA. With a focal depth of about 25 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:56:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.59000, -160.30700
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.3 km
Shallow
25.3 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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