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M3.3 Earthquake 14 km NNW of Atka, AlaskaJuly 13, 2025

2025-07-13 22:10:10 UTC (2025-07-13) · approx. 10:10 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time22:10 UTC10:10 AM UTC-12
Depth186.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.321°, -174.268°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 13, 2025 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 14 km NNW of Atka, Alaska, at a depth of 186.5 km and coordinates 52.3211°, -174.2675°.

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 52.32°, -174.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
186.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.3211°N
-174.2675°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qug6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
168
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-28 21:08:52 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Atka, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 14 km NNW of Atka, Alaska on July 13, 2025 at 22:10 UTC had a depth of 186.5 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: us6000qug6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 13, 2025). M3.3 Earthquake 14 km NNW of Atka, AlaskaJuly 13, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qug6/