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M-0.3 Depth: 7.5 km

M-0.3 Earthquake near 147 km W of Adak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-05 16:27:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.3 earthquake was recorded near 147 km W of Adak, Alaska (United States) on June 5, 2025 at 16:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.3
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-05 16:27:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.77433, -178.76183
Temperature
5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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