M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-09-04 00:29:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on September 4, 2025 at 00:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 00:29:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.37760, -169.54620
Temperature
10.6°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
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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