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M3.3 Depth: 61.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 35 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 14:29:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 35 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on November 9, 2025 at 14:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 14:29:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.77360, -154.90470
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 km
61 km — deeper 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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