M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 14:34:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Alaska Peninsula (United States) on October 24, 2025 at 14:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-24 14:34:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

gfz

Coordinates

54.72000, -160.04000

Temperature

4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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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