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M3.0 Depth: 73.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 72 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-22 18:31:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 72 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska (United States) on July 22, 2025 at 18:31 UTC. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
73.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-22 18:31:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.05670, -153.04720
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.5 km
Intermediate
73.5 km
73.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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