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M3.2 Depth: 1.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 30 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 04:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 30 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 04:46:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.26700, -136.84800
Temperature
-12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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