M3.3 Depth: 26.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-07-16 21:33:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF ALASKA on July 16, 2025 at 21:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 21:33:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.55210, -159.92550
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 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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