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M5.4 Depth: 32.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 17:33:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula (United States) on October 30, 2025 at 17:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 17:33:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
59.69000, -150.53000
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anchorage173.4 kmN289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Iliamna
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours4
First 24 hours8
First 72 hours34
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
M5.42025-10-30 17:33:14 UTC14.4 km M5.42025-10-30 17:33:15 UTC17.9 km48 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska M2.62025-10-30 17:38:56 UTC17.9 kmKenai Peninsula M2.02025-10-30 19:15:03 UTC23.8 km54 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska M3.12025-10-31 09:37:13 UTC8.7 km39 km SE of Fox River, Alaska M3.12025-10-31 09:37:13 UTC13.6 km M2.42025-10-31 15:53:37 UTC117.3 km M2.42025-10-31 15:53:38 UTC120.8 km28 km SW of Hope, Alaska M3.32025-10-31 18:26:01 UTC13.1 kmKenai Peninsula M3.22025-10-31 18:26:02 UTC12.4 km42 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska M2.02025-10-31 19:00:36 UTC149.3 km51 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska M2.02025-10-31 23:00:29 UTC90.7 km5 km ENE of Kalifornsky, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥418
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-03-06

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-10-30 17:33:10 UTC2.2 kmKenai Peninsula, Alaska M5.62025-10-30 17:33:08 UTC39.0 kmKenai Peninsula, Alaska M5.42025-10-30 17:33:10 UTC3.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near of Anchorage (Monde) M4.82025-07-05 18:15:05 UTC123.4 kmSouthern Alaska M4.82025-04-29 08:03:40 UTC123.8 kmKenai Peninsula, Alaska

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