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M5.4 Depth: 51.9 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 66 km E of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-11-25 17:16:20 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near 66 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on Nov 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near 66 km E of Nikolski, Alaska · 2025-11-25 17:16:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near 66 km E of Nikolski, Alaska on November 25, 2025 at 17:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
51.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 17:16:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.89014, -167.87741
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.9 km
Shallow
51.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Recheschnoi
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'984 m ·United States
  • Vsevidof
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'160 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·United States
  • Okmok
    Distance: 62 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'073 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Bogoslof
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 150 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·United States
  • Kagamil
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States
  • Tana
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10
Earlier events M≥446
Earlier events M≥528
Compared since2025-01-14

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC136.3 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.92025-09-03 20:57:50 UTC139.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] M5.82025-09-03 20:57:52 UTC137.1 km96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.82025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC131.3 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.72025-09-03 20:57:48 UTC133.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.7, near of Anchorage (Monde)

Stats (last 24h)

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