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M3.9 Depth: 20.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-07-22 05:25:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2025 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
20.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-22 05:25:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.45110, -159.48360
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.3 km
Shallow
20.3 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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