Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 11.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alaska
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M3.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)
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About this earthquake
On April 23, 2025 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 146 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
d766cfdc3f9733897e4a88f1a894515e7f813417
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 03:58:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
65.74020,
-151.74190
Temperature
-3.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Alaska
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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499
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United States
146
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