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M4.4 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 87 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-05-19 15:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 87 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 15:06:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.39120, -161.59810
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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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