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M3.3 Depth: 61.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 8 km SE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 22:45:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 8 km SE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 61 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
61.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 22:45:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.88100, -150.56500
Temperature
-11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.3 km
Shallow
61.3 km
61.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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