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M3.6 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Andreanof Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 08:16:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 08:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Andreanof Islands (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 08:16:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.92000, -173.51000
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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