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M3.8 Depth: 33.2 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 116 km SW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-10-26 06:36:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 06:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 116 km SW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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
M3.8
Depth
33.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 06:36:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.26210, -177.99850
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.2 km
Shallow
33.2 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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