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M3.2 Depth: 44.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 13:23:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 242 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
44.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 13:23:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.66210, -149.65460
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.3 km
Shallow
44.3 km
44.3 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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