M3.6 Depth: 8.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 89 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-09-24 21:21:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 89 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on September 24, 2025 at 21:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 21:21:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.16460, -176.03860
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 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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