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M4.4 Depth: 43.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 14:37:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States) on November 12, 2025 at 14:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
43.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 14:37:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.65180, -157.45230
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.5 km
Shallow
43.5 km
43.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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