Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 20.9 km
- Source
- USGS
86 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M4.9 Earthquake near 86 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 86 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 22, 2025 at 12:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
84c18325c4f7c838cdd7eda968e8dad355bf86c4
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-22 12:59:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.14300,
-176.20100
Depth profile
Shallow
20.9 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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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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