3.3

M3.3 Earthquake 93 km SE of King Cove, AlaskaMarch 7, 2025

2025-03-07 22:01:27 UTC (2025-03-07) · approx. 11:01 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time22:01 UTC11:01 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.431°, -161.364°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 7, 2025 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 54.4308°, -161.3639°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.43°, -161.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4308°N
-161.3639°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q4nh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
168
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.777°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-16 17:30:07 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near King Cove, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska on March 7, 2025 at 22:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 3.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q4nh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 7, 2025). M3.3 Earthquake 93 km SE of King Cove, AlaskaMarch 7, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q4nh/