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M3.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 162 km SSW of Haines Junction, YT/162 km SSO de Haines Junction, YT (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 20:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 162 km SSW of Haines Junction, YT/162 km SSO de Haines Junction, YT (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 20:31:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
59.42090, -138.67070
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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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