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M3.4 Depth: 26.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 98 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-03-20 05:26:17 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.5 km
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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