M5.8 Depth: 14.8 km

M5.8 Earthquake near Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States]

UTC time: 2025-11-23 08:21:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.8 earthquake occurred near Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States]. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M5.8
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 08:21:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
ingv
Coordinates
51.29300, -176.93400
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours4
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.8

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥469
Earlier events M≥533
Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

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