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M3.0 Depth: 37.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:55:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 00:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
37.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 00:55:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
62.31960, -148.74310
Temperature
-18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.2 km
Shallow
37.2 km
37.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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