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M3.0 Depth: 120.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 22:23:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on December 19, 2025 at 22:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. 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 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
120.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 22:23:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.04900, -150.86900
Temperature
-23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.9 km
Intermediate
120.9 km
120.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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