Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 19.2 km
- Source
- USGS
90 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska
M4.2 Earthquake near 90 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On March 16, 2025 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 90 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 19 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
943e9be8d1fa0fc620a271780b75ead9af767c8d
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 10:25:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.11560,
-158.84150
Depth profile
Shallow
19.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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