Back to map
M4.8 Depth: 36.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 20:54:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska Peninsula (United States). With a focal depth of about 36 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 20:54:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
gfz
Coordinates
54.69000, -160.17000
Temperature
11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Dana
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
  • Pavlof
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Stepovak Bay Group
    Distance: 137 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States
  • Pavlof Sister
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
  • Emmons Lake Volcanic Center
    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
  • Dutton
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share