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M3.8 Depth: 61.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 75 km ESE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-12-26 06:22:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 06:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 75 km ESE of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
61.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 06:22:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.67900, -175.58600
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.5 km
Shallow
61.5 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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