M3.9 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 295 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-13 03:37:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near 295 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on May 13, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 03:37:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.98970, 179.36030
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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