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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands

UTC time: 2025-09-04 00:29:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands on September 4, 2025 at 00:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 00:29:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.36000, -169.60000
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States
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    Distance: 76 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States

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