M5.8 Depth: 24.1 km

M5.8 Earthquake near 65 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-11-23 08:21:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near 65 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on November 23, 2025 at 08:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.8
Depth
24.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 08:21:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.33768, -177.01112
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.1 km
Shallow
24.1 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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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥470
Earlier events M≥534
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

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