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M3.8 Depth: 2.2 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 35 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 15:57:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 15:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 35 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 15:57:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.39228, -145.42314
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 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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