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M3.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 69 km NNW of Arctic Village, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 19:41:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 69 km NNW of Arctic Village, Alaska (United States) on August 26, 2025 at 19:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 230 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 19:41:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
68.65500, -146.42490
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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