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M3.0 Depth: 4.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 147 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-02-17 03:04:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 147 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska on February 17, 2025 at 03:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-17 03:04:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.87390, -155.58960

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 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

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