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M3.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Southern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 05:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Southern Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 05:25:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
61.06900, -150.70400
Temperature
-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 242 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States

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