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M3.3 Depth: 49.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 61 km E of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 00:38:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 00:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 61 km E of Chignik, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 49 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
49.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 00:38:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.31595, -157.41483
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.5 km
Shallow
49.5 km
49.5 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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