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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 31 km WNW of Ester, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 23:08:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 31 km WNW of Ester, Alaska (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 23:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 23:08:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.93900, -148.64300
Temperature
-31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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