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M3.2 Depth: 11.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 20:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 20:31:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.42090, -138.67070
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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