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M4.5 Depth: 23.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 189 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-05-18 09:55:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 189 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 09:55:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.07970, -149.22330
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 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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