M3.6 Depth: 22.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 18:18:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 11, 2025 at 18:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

22.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-11 18:18:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

60.64080, -147.37350

Temperature

8.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.2 km

22.2 km — deeper 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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