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M4.4 Depth: 29.4 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 100 km SE of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 14:37:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 100 km SE of Chignik, Alaska (United States) on November 12, 2025 at 14:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 14:37:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.59190, -157.39160
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.4 km
Shallow
29.4 km
29.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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