M5.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-09-01 11:02:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA on September 1, 2025 at 11:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 11:02:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

56.46460, -152.12360

Temperature

14.3°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Anchorage543.7 kmN289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 252 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Steller

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
Denison

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
Kukak

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'043 m ·United States
Snowy Mountain

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
Katmai

Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours17

First 24 hours26

First 72 hours35

Strongest subsequent eventM5.8

M5.42025-09-01 11:02:09 UTC34.0 kmKodiak Island Region, Alaska M5.32025-09-01 11:02:10 UTC30.2 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Anchorage (Monde) M5.82025-09-01 11:02:10 UTC13.3 kmUnited States [Sea] M5.02025-09-01 11:02:11 UTC22.3 km130 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M4.02025-09-01 11:07:25 UTC28.3 kmKODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA M3.92025-09-01 11:08:50 UTC15.0 km122 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M3.12025-09-01 11:16:43 UTC10.3 km118 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M3.62025-09-01 11:16:43 UTC9.5 kmKodiak Island region M3.02025-09-01 11:26:52 UTC14.2 kmKodiak Island region M5.22025-09-01 11:45:45 UTC8.3 kmKodiak Island Region, Alaska M4.92025-09-01 11:45:45 UTC6.8 kmKODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA M5.02025-09-01 11:45:46 UTC15.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Anchorage (Monde)

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

610

Country (24h)

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