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M3.9 Depth: 48.4 km

M3.9 Earthquake near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-05-31 09:33:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 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
M3.9
Depth
48.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 09:33:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.16410, -167.00360
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.4 km
Shallow
48.4 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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