M5.7 Depth: 102.3 km

M5.7 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 10:51:01 UTC Local time:
M5.7 earthquake near Alaska on Dec 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] (United States) · 2025-12-13 10:51:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 10:51 UTC. At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by INGV. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
102.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 10:51:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
ingv
Coordinates
51.88360, 178.49100
Temperature
3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.3 km
Intermediate
102.3 km
102.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Little Sitkin
    Distance: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'174 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Davidof
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 328 m ·United States
  • Segula
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'160 m ·United States
  • Kiska
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·United States
  • Semisopochnoi
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Buldir
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 656 m ·United States

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M5.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.810.0 km11.3 km
INGVM5.7102.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥456
Earlier events M≥536
Compared since2025-01-30

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

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