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M3.6 Depth: 35.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2025-07-17 06:16:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ALASKA PENINSULA on July 17, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
35.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 06:16:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.47240, -159.90680
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.6 km
Shallow
35.6 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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