M4.5 Depth: 103.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Southern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 22:40:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 22:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Southern Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

103.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 22:40:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

gfz

Coordinates

61.97000, -151.80000

Temperature

17.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

103 km

103 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Spurr

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
Redoubt

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
Iliamna

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
Buzzard Creek

Distance: 288 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
Augustine

Distance: 303 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States

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