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M3.0 Depth: 40.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 29 km WNW of Hope, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 08:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 29 km WNW of Hope, Alaska (United States) on August 3, 2025 at 08:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 238 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
40.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 08:49:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.98350, -150.15930
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.7 km
Shallow
40.7 km
40.7 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

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