M3.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 102 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-21 15:24:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near 102 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 21, 2025 at 15:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-21 15:24:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.02910, -176.05310

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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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