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M5.9 Depth: 58.6 km

M5.9 Earthquake near Southern Alaska, United States [Land: United States] (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 17:11:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M5.9 earthquake occurred near Southern Alaska, United States [Land: United States] (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by INGV. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.9
Depth
58.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 17:11:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
ingv
Coordinates
61.55860, -150.87900
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.6 km
Shallow
58.6 km
58.6 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
Anchorage64.4 kmSE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Spurr
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 281 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 305 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours11
First 24 hours25
First 72 hours58
Strongest subsequent eventM6.0
M6.02025-11-27 17:11:29 UTC6.9 km12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska M2.92025-11-27 17:18:55 UTC10.3 km20 km NW of Susitna, Alaska M2.62025-11-27 17:20:07 UTC16.3 km17 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska M3.22025-11-27 17:41:13 UTC20.1 km7 km N of Susitna, Alaska M2.22025-11-27 17:55:46 UTC9.2 km28 km W of Susitna, Alaska M2.02025-11-27 18:51:06 UTC43.7 km7 km SSW of Willow, Alaska M2.02025-11-27 19:24:39 UTC19.0 km25 km NW of Susitna, Alaska M2.02025-11-27 21:09:42 UTC15.7 km8 km NW of Susitna, Alaska M2.12025-11-27 21:14:38 UTC47.9 km5 km S of Willow, Alaska M2.12025-11-27 22:05:55 UTC1.8 km17 km W of Susitna, Alaska M2.72025-11-27 23:03:06 UTC7.7 km19 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska M3.22025-11-28 02:38:50 UTC78.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥429
Earlier events M≥59
Compared since2025-02-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-11-27 17:11:17 UTC11.8 kmSouthern Alaska M6.02025-11-27 17:11:26 UTC11.2 kmSouthern Alaska M5.82025-11-27 17:11:19 UTC14.2 kmMatanuska-Susitna Borough M5.12025-11-22 15:38:51 UTC47.9 kmSouthern Alaska M5.12025-10-24 20:03:25 UTC46.1 kmSouthern Alaska

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