M3.3 Depth: 2.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 10:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 10:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

2.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 10:19:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

61.58160, -141.28640

Temperature

-18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.9 km

2.9 km — shallower 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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