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M3.0 Depth: 31.1 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-28 11:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 11:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 11:42:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.38100, -151.71100
Temperature
-7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.1 km
Shallow
31.1 km
31.1 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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