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M4.8 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 08:03:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2025 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 08:03:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
gfz
Coordinates
60.80000, -150.36000
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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