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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 08:03:47 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Alaska on Aug 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States) · 2025-08-26 08:03:47 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 08:03:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
resif
Coordinates
54.69084, -159.83289
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anchorage930.8 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Stepovak Bay Group
    Distance: 137 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States
  • Dana
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
  • Kupreanof ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'895 m ·United States
  • Pavlof
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Pavlof Sister
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
  • Emmons Lake Volcanic Center
    Distance: 159 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M5.12025-08-26 08:03:48 UTC19.7 km90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M3.92025-09-02 05:25:36 UTC37.1 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M4.32025-09-03 12:03:47 UTC72.5 km151 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M4.32025-09-03 12:03:47 UTC66.9 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M3.92025-09-03 20:50:07 UTC28.8 km111 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M3.82025-09-03 20:50:07 UTC28.8 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M3.42025-09-04 18:55:01 UTC112.0 kmALASKA PENINSULA M3.52025-09-04 18:55:03 UTC108.1 km92 km SE of King Cove, Alaska M5.12025-09-06 06:25:27 UTC28.1 kmSouth of Alaska M5.22025-09-06 06:25:30 UTC51.3 km130 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska M5.12025-09-06 06:25:30 UTC51.3 km M4.32025-09-13 05:23:29 UTC21.3 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#29
Earlier events M≥478
Earlier events M≥531
Compared since2025-02-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC44.1 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC46.8 kmALASKA PENINSULA M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC48.8 kmAlaska Peninsula M7.22025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC36.3 km87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC44.1 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake

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