Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 26.5 km
- Source
- USGS
98 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
M3.4 Earthquake near 98 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 98 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 20, 2025 at 05:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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
ID
ffca0edcdc79849e69faa6fed4263c618d7aec84
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
26.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 05:26:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.05280,
-176.10150
Depth profile
Shallow
26.5 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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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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