M3.4 Depth: 9.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 0 km WNW of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 18:26:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 0 km WNW of Salcha, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

9.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 18:26:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.52640, -146.91800

Temperature

4.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.9 km

9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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