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M5.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 132 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-08-14 18:00:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 132 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on August 14, 2025 at 18:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 18:00:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.03040, -170.13070
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yunaska
    Distance: 76 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Tana
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM6.0
M4.22025-08-16 00:47:53 UTC12.3 km134 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M4.02025-09-03 20:07:41 UTC17.7 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.22025-09-03 20:07:42 UTC20.5 km117 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC45.8 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.82025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC52.1 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.72025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC51.0 kmEvent of magnitude 5.7, near of Anchorage (Monde) M5.92025-09-03 20:57:50 UTC41.5 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] M5.82025-09-03 20:57:51 UTC118.3 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.82025-09-03 20:57:52 UTC44.1 km96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska M4.92025-09-04 00:29:40 UTC51.5 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.42025-09-04 00:29:45 UTC55.5 km77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.42025-09-04 19:01:10 UTC47.8 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥429
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-08-14 18:00:58 UTC24.9 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.52025-06-28 06:08:20 UTC123.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.52025-04-28 02:34:59 UTC112.6 km M5.22025-06-28 06:08:19 UTC127.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.02025-05-04 00:26:29 UTC109.9 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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