M3.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-07-23 02:28:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 02:28:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.34510, -159.66750
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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