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M4.8 Depth: 9.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-09-01 19:18:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 19:18:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.13010, -152.07160
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 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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