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M3.0 Earthquake 77 km ENE of Adak, AlaskaMarch 3, 2025

2025-03-03 22:14:24 UTC (2025-03-03) · approx. 10:14 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time22:14 UTC10:14 AM UTC-12
Depth89.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.152°, -175.603°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 3, 2025 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 77 km ENE of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 89.3 km and coordinates 52.1517°, -175.6032°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.15°, -175.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
89.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.1517°N
-175.6032°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q4mx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.259°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 19:24:50 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 77 km ENE of Adak, Alaska on March 3, 2025 at 22:14 UTC had a depth of 89.3 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q4mx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 3, 2025). M3.0 Earthquake 77 km ENE of Adak, AlaskaMarch 3, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q4mx/