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M3.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kentucky (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 17:47:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Kentucky (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 17:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 17:47:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kentucky
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.67300, -84.43900
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than 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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