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M4.6 Depth: 44.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 07:05:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska (United States) on September 24, 2025 at 07:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
44.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 07:05:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.35400, -156.56190
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.5 km
Shallow
44.5 km
44.5 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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