Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 23.2 km
- Source
- USGS
80 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M3.5 Earthquake near 80 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On March 20, 2025 at 08:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 80 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
3bd765505cc206d44d0f3d537b6ad5dc1967be7e
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 08:33:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.19310,
-176.23890
Depth profile
Shallow
23.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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