Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 35.1 km
- Source
- USGS
178 km ESE of Atka, Alaska
M4.3 Earthquake near 178 km ESE of Atka, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On February 3, 2025 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 178 km ESE of Atka, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
0540c50aa6381052fd3b2525a1bf3d160be3cecc
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-03 16:35:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.61620,
-171.78050
Depth profile
Shallow
35.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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