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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 12:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska Peninsula (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 12:53:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
gfz
Coordinates
56.38000, -156.79000
Temperature
0.4°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
10 km — shallower 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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