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M3.4 Depth: 32.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 92 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-20 05:18:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2025 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 92 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 05:18:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.11020, -176.12260

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.2 km
Shallow
32.2 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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