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M3.5 Depth: 9.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 13:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 13:29:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.13820, -151.39630
Temperature
-6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower 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: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
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