M3.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 17:01:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA (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 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 17:01:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

57.15860, -157.67200

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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