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M3.3 Depth: 5.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 22:02:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 22:02:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.96670, -154.67290
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower 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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