M4.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kodiak Island region

UTC time: 2025-09-01 11:45:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 11:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island region. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 11:45:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
56.37100, -152.11800
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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