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M3.2 Depth: 113.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 66 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 20:02:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 66 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on September 28, 2025 at 20:02 UTC. At around 114 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
113.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 20:02:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.07750, -150.48290
Temperature
-4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 113.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 113.8 km
Intermediate
113.8 km
113.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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