M3.0 Depth: 114.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 02:10:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 02:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

114.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 02:10:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

59.82820, -153.27350

Temperature

1.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

114.1 km

114.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
Douglas

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Fourpeaked

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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