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M3.1 Depth: 13.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 17:47:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 17:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 17:47:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kentucky
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.66117, -84.45983
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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