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M3.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 07:03:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Northern Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 07:03:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
66.48500, -153.48400
Temperature
8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 357 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
  • Imuruk Lake
    Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States

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