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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-09-01 11:45:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA on September 1, 2025 at 11:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 11:45:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.48080, -152.22970
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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