M3.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 83 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-20 08:11:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 83 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 20, 2025 at 08:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 08:11:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.18320, -176.16180

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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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