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M3.8 Depth: 37.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2025-07-17 05:51:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near ALASKA PENINSULA on July 17, 2025 at 05:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
37.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 05:51:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.45720, -160.02150
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.8 km
Shallow
37.8 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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