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M3.0 Depth: 41.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 08:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 08:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 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 238 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 08:49:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.95270, -150.09020
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.2 km
Shallow
41.2 km
41.2 km — deeper 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

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