Earthquake 189 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska (4.5 ml) (2025-05-18 09:55:45 UTC)

1747562145

58.0797, -149.2233

23.20 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 189 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska, at 2025-05-18 09:55:45 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 189 km ENE of Chiniak, 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 189 km ENE of Chiniak, Alaska (4.5 ml) (2025-05-18 09:55:45 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

4.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ak0256cduo5a

Nearest Places

Portlock Bank / 79.93 km
Kodiak Seamount / 134.89 km
Cape Saint Hermogenes / 151.72 km
Wildcat Canyon / 153.7 km
Pye Reef / 154.04 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.6

31 km SE of Minto, Alaska
Time: 1747572374
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

2 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA
Time: 1747572012
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.6

10 km NE of Aguanga, CA
Time: 1747571876
Depth: 7.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1747571698
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1747571698
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.6

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

4.5

GULF OF ALASKA
Time: 1747562144
Depth: 18.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

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

3.4

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

3.4

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