Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH OF ALASKA
M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA
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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.
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Details
ID
b11b6ec617d2f05f33be917695f05b155d94f01c
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 15:09:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.19950,
-159.87460
Temperature
6.0°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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