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M3.8 Depth: 28.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2025-12-29 21:08:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA. With a focal depth of about 29 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
28.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 21:08:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.52200, -160.22000
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.8 km
Shallow
28.8 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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