M0.9 Depth: 2.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 43 km WSW of False Pass, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 21:48:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 3, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 43 km WSW of False Pass, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 141 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

2.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-03 21:48:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

54.73567, -164.04917

Temperature

5.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.1 km

2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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