Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 31.5 km
- Source
- USGS
99 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M3.0 Earthquake near 99 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On March 20, 2025 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 99 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
43a05a9d06e2df58c1170c1252b23a02672e6ddc
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 08:42:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.03960,
-176.10110
Depth profile
Shallow
31.5 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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