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M3.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near South of Alaska

UTC time: 2025-09-26 18:30:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near South of Alaska. With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 18:30:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
54.55800, -159.98700
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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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