M3.4 Depth: 58.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 19:33:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 19:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

58.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 19:33:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

62.62100, -148.95000

Temperature

-12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58.5 km

58.5 km — deeper 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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