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M5.0 Depth: 34.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 124 km S of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-09-04 19:54:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 124 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on September 4, 2025 at 19:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 19:54:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.82700, -169.00890
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 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

  • Tana
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Kagamil
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 143 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM5.6
M5.42025-09-06 20:40:39 UTC80.7 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.32025-09-06 20:40:40 UTC68.5 km M5.42025-09-06 20:40:41 UTC68.5 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.22025-09-06 20:40:44 UTC69.4 km79 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.02025-09-06 20:40:55 UTC86.1 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.72025-09-13 22:29:54 UTC128.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.52025-09-13 22:29:58 UTC120.2 km176 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.62025-09-16 09:02:35 UTC54.9 km M5.22025-09-16 09:02:36 UTC54.9 km122 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.42025-09-16 09:02:36 UTC56.1 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.22025-09-16 09:02:36 UTC50.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Anchorage (Monde) M5.32025-09-16 09:02:37 UTC74.5 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#19
Earlier events M≥440
Earlier events M≥519
Compared since2025-01-18

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC72.5 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.92025-09-03 20:57:50 UTC56.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] M5.82025-09-03 20:57:52 UTC52.8 km96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.82025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC76.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.72025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC79.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.7, near of Anchorage (Monde)

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