M4.0 Earthquake 75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — March 26, 2025
2025-03-26 23:17:59 UTC (2025-03-26) · approx. 11:17 AM UTC-12 local
On March 26, 2025 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska, at a depth of 38.0 km and coordinates 51.2552°, -176.1717°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 5 days ago 94 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 5 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Earthquake Details
-176.1717°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Adak, Alaska?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on March 26, 2025 at 23:17 UTC had a depth of 38.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.0 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 94 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pmxc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 26, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 75 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — March 26, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pmxc/