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M3.3 Depth: 31.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 17:35:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
31.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 17:35:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.96710, -147.50070
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.7 km
Shallow
31.7 km
31.7 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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    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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