M4.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 07:13:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 2, 2025 at 07:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska Peninsula (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-02 07:13:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

57.61600, -155.36400

Temperature

9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 28 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
Trident

Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 73 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States

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