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M4.8 Depth: 82.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Southern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-05 18:15:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2025 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Southern Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
82.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-05 18:15:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
gfz
Coordinates
60.02000, -152.64000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82 km
Intermediate
82 km
82 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
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  • Augustine
    Distance: 86 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
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