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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-10 02:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 10, 2025 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 132 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-10 02:26:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
66.68230, -145.54640
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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: 321 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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