M3.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.

UTC time: 2025-12-24 11:49:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 11:49:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.70520, -175.06240
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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