M3.1 Depth: 9.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 11:57:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States) on August 10, 2025 at 11:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2025-08-10 11:57:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

63.39510, -144.88180

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 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

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