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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Fox Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-12 18:15:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Fox Islands on December 12, 2025 at 18:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 18:15:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
52.24400, -169.39700
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

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  • Herbert
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  • Cleveland
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Kagamil
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 95 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States

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