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M4.2 Depth: 19.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 90 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-16 10:25:22 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
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

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