M3.4 Depth: 25.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 100 km S of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-09-28 20:31:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 100 km S of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 26 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 20:31:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.98700, -176.89310
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.8 km
Shallow
25.8 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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