3.4

M3.4 Earthquake 60 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaAugust 6, 2025

2025-08-06 23:30:10 UTC (2025-08-06) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.4(ml)
Time23:30 UTC1:30 PM UTC-10
Depth95.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.883°, -152.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 6, 2025 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 60 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska, at a depth of 95.4 km and coordinates 59.8831°, -152.8852°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.9 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 134 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.88°, -152.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 ml
Depth
95.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8831°N
-152.8852°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025a0x12u3
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
178
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-25 13:40:29 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Anchor Point, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 60 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on August 6, 2025 at 23:30 UTC had a depth of 95.4 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025a0x12u3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 6, 2025). M3.4 Earthquake 60 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaAugust 6, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025a0x12u3/