M4.6 Depth: 21.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 65 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-04-24 15:14:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2025 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 65 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2025-04-24 15:14:16 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.12860, -151.46040
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 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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