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M3.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 01:08:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 01:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 244 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 01:08:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.98910, -156.66680
Temperature
4.8°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
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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