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M6.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.0 Earthquake near 87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2025 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near 87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.33380, -169.67660
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Herbert
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Tana
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States
  • Kagamil
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 73 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours7
First 24 hours16
First 72 hours21
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M5.82025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC6.7 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.72025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC7.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.7, near of Anchorage (Monde) M5.92025-09-03 20:57:50 UTC16.9 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] M5.82025-09-03 20:57:51 UTC98.3 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.82025-09-03 20:57:52 UTC20.1 km96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska M4.92025-09-04 00:29:40 UTC6.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.42025-09-04 00:29:45 UTC10.1 km77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.42025-09-04 19:01:10 UTC17.8 km M5.12025-09-04 19:01:11 UTC17.8 km91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.12025-09-04 19:01:11 UTC15.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.22025-09-04 19:01:12 UTC19.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.12025-09-04 19:01:15 UTC35.1 km99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥447
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-13

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC212.7 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.62025-01-26 22:39:15 UTC190.7 km M5.62025-01-26 22:39:13 UTC192.8 km86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M5.52025-08-14 18:00:58 UTC41.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.52025-06-28 06:08:20 UTC123.4 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
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