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M3.0 Depth: 31.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 99 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-20 08:42:32 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 08:42:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.03960, -176.10110

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.5 km
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

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