Earthquake GULF OF ALASKA (4.5 mw) (2025-05-18 09:55:44 UTC)

1747562144

58.1947, -149.2611

18.10 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on GULF OF ALASKA, at 2025-05-18 09:55:44 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 GULF 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 GULF OF ALASKA (4.5 mw) (2025-05-18 09:55:44 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.5

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250518_0000114

Nearest Places

Portlock Bank / 74.08 km
Pye Reef / 141.64 km
Outer Island / 144.58 km
Kitten Pass / 144.97 km
Rabbit Island / 146.53 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

34 km SSW of Ester, Alaska
Time: 1747587633
Depth: 9.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ECUADOR
Time: 1747587402
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

88 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska
Time: 1747587227
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

45 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747587060
Depth: 76.66 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1747587060
Depth: 76.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

189 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska
Time: 1747562145
Depth: 23.20 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

190 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska
Time: 1747562144
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

110 km SE of Port Graham, Alaska
Time: 1740126697
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

GULF OF ALASKA
Time: 1739086183
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

124 km E of Chiniak, Alaska
Time: 1739086183
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)