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M4.3 Depth: 35.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 178 km ESE of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-02-03 16:35:35 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
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

  • Seguam
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 138 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Atka Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States

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