Earthquake SOUTH OF ALASKA (4.9 mw) (2025-05-17 15:09:28 UTC)

1747494568

54.1995, -159.8746

35.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH OF ALASKA, at 2025-05-17 15:09:28 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH OF ALASKA

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake SOUTH OF ALASKA (4.9 mw) (2025-05-17 15:09:28 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250517_0000188

Nearest Places

Shumagin Bank / 59.91 km
Point Farewell / 64.78 km
Point Welcome / 66.24 km
Chernabura Island / 68.47 km
Bird Island / 69.52 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

25 km N of Petersville, Alaska
Time: 1747508873
Depth: 82.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747508745
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1747508290
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747508290
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

38 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time: 1747508276
Depth: 19.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

132 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time: 1747494568
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

128 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time: 1747494567
Depth: 31.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

138 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Time: 1747494567
Depth: 31.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

SOUTH OF ALASKA
Time: 1746628240
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SOUTH OF ALASKA
Time: 1745087866
Depth: 25.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)