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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-05-17 15:09:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF ALASKA on May 17, 2025 at 15:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 15:09:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.19950, -159.87460
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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