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M3.1 Depth: 34.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-15 06:36:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on June 15, 2025 at 06:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
34.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-15 06:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.49200, -146.50890
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.5 km
Shallow
34.5 km
34.5 km — deeper 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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