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M4.3 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 39 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-05-13 12:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 39 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 12:12:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.80460, -154.76580
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Yantarni
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'345 m ·Last eruption: -800 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 156 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States

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