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M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 17:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Northern Alaska (United States) on December 4, 2025 at 17:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 17:39:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
65.08500, -141.42500
Temperature
-29.3°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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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