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M3.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 19 km E of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 12:30:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 19 km E of Whittier, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 12:30:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.75800, -148.33080
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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