M3.0 Depth: 21.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 8 km NNW of Larsen Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 03:31:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NNW of Larsen Bay, Alaska (United States) on December 1, 2025 at 03:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
21.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 03:31:48 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.60432, -154.04317
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 km
21.3 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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