M3.4 Depth: 24.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 04:22:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States) on December 7, 2025 at 04:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

24.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 04:22:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.33947, -153.92395

Temperature

-13.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.8 km

24.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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