M3.8 Depth: 16.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 81 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 16:11:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 81 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on July 24, 2025 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 245 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

16.3 km

UTC time

2025-07-24 16:11:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.10090, -140.67830

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.3 km

16.3 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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