M3.3 Depth: 24.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 15:44:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

24.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 15:44:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

61.67560, -149.69160

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.4 km

24.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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

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Redoubt

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
Iliamna

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
Buzzard Creek

Distance: 273 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
Wrangell

Distance: 300 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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