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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 14:34:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 24, 2025 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 14:34:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.63920, -159.89990
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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