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M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 57 km ENE of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 20:11:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 57 km ENE of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on October 8, 2025 at 20:11 UTC. 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 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 20:11:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.80120, -138.83170
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

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