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M4.2 Depth: 75.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 60 km W of Atka, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 01:30:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 60 km W of Atka, Alaska (United States). At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
75.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 01:30:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.09870, -175.07210
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.4 km
Intermediate
75.4 km
75.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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