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M3.7 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-06 00:17:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States) on May 6, 2025 at 00:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-06 00:17:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.61740, -149.24760
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower 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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