M4.3 Depth: 30.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 114 km SSW of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-01 16:13:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 114 km SSW of Atka, Alaska on March 1, 2025 at 16:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-01 16:13:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.27030, -174.92150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.2 km
Shallow
30.2 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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