M3.0 Depth: 13.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.

UTC time: 2025-09-17 01:13:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 01:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 01:13:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.53990, -179.90030
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 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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