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M5.1 Depth: 76.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 62 km S of Akutan, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-10-17 15:48:49 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near 62 km S of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near 62 km S of Akutan, Alaska · 2025-10-17 15:48:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 62 km S of Akutan, Alaska on October 17, 2025 at 15:48 UTC. At around 76 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 15:48:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.57570, -165.73210
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 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

  • Akutan
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'303 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Makushin
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·United States
  • Westdahl
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 1'563 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Fisher
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'112 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Bogoslof
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 150 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·United States
  • Okmok
    Distance: 159 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'073 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#12
Earlier events M≥434
Earlier events M≥516
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 UTC114.6 km M5.62025-01-26 22:39:13 UTC105.7 km86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska M5.52025-07-27 22:46:57 UTC69.3 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.52025-10-17 15:48:39 UTC11.9 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.42025-07-27 22:47:05 UTC66.2 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
492
Country (24h)
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