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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 04:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States) on May 24, 2025 at 04:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 147 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 04:36:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
69.42960, -144.10850
Temperature
-0.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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