M4.5 Depth: 18.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near GULF OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-05-18 09:55:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ALASKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
18.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 09:55:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.19470, -149.26110
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.1 km
Shallow
18.1 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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