Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 30.2 km
- Source
- USGS
114 km SSW of Atka, Alaska
M4.3 Earthquake near 114 km SSW of Atka, Alaska
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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
ID
e1207ac7140c7421793aac518fdb5b97529b83d0
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-01 16:13:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.27030,
-174.92150
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
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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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