M4.8 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 06:12:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands (United States) on May 4, 2025 at 06:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-04 06:12:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.78000, -168.97000

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Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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