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M3.6 Depth: 78.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 39 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 22:30:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 39 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
78.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 22:30:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.48260, -151.28310
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.2 km
Intermediate
78.2 km
78.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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