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M1.3 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 49 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 09:47:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska (United States) on December 5, 2025 at 09:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 09:47:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.38645, -156.04906
Temperature
-3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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