M5.0 Depth: 84.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 79 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-10-17 15:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 79 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on October 17, 2025 at 15:48 UTC. At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

84.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 15:48:48 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.44500, -165.46800

Temperature

8.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Akutan

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'303 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
Makushin

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·United States
Westdahl

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 1'563 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
Fisher

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'112 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
Shishaldin ADVISORY · YELLOW

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'857 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
Okmok

Distance: 176 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'073 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M5.12025-10-17 15:48:49 UTC22.7 km62 km S of Akutan, Alaska

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#13

Earlier events M≥431

Earlier events M≥513

Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-01-26 22:39:15 UTC130.5 km M5.62025-01-26 22:39:13 UTC118.1 km86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M5.52025-07-27 22:46:57 UTC92.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.52025-10-17 15:48:39 UTC18.9 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.42025-07-27 22:47:05 UTC88.9 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

493

Country (24h)

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