M0.8 Depth: 12.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 149 km W of Adak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 17:47:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 149 km W of Adak, Alaska (United States) on October 24, 2025 at 17:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2025-10-24 17:47:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

51.77300, -178.80283

Temperature

5.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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