M4.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 172 km ESE of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-06-07 04:00:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 172 km ESE of Atka, Alaska on June 7, 2025 at 04:00 UTC. 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
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-07 04:00:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.60190, -171.89160
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

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    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
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    Distance: 144 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
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    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States
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