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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 109 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 03:28:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 03:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 109 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 243 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 03:28:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.81242, -137.80717
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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