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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 16:45:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 16:45:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.50090, -147.67860
Temperature
-4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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