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M5.0 Depth: 34.3 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-10-17 15:48:48 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska · 2025-10-17 15:48:48 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
34.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 15:48:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.41170, -165.52750
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.3 km
Shallow
34.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Akutan
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'303 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Makushin
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·United States
  • Westdahl
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 1'563 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Fisher
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'112 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Okmok
    Distance: 172 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'073 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Bogoslof
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 150 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·United States

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#13
Earlier events M≥431
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-01-26 22:39:15 UTC126.5 km M5.62025-01-26 22:39:13 UTC113.5 km86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M5.52025-07-27 22:46:57 UTC91.2 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.52025-10-17 15:48:39 UTC16.1 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.42025-07-27 22:47:05 UTC88.6 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
493
Country (24h)
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