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M3.1 Depth: 15.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 22 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 11:57:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 22 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska (United States) on August 10, 2025 at 11:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 11:57:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.52160, -145.00790
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to 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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