M4.5 Depth: 64.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 01:58:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 01:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 64 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

64.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-13 01:58:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

51.46530, 179.62250

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

64.4 km

64.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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