Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 61.5 km
- Source
- USGS
75 km ESE of Adak, Alaska
M3.8 Earthquake near 75 km ESE of Adak, Alaska
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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
ID
c2a936338ddde688154caaeb64193801ab0c9324
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
Depth profile
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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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.
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