29 Oct 2025, 23:44 UTC · Oct 29, 7:44 PM ET

M4.2 earthquake 181 km S of Nikolski, Alaska

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 181 km S of Nikolski, Alaska at Oct 29, 7:44 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.2 mb
Time29 Oct 2025, 23:44 UTC
Location51.311°, -169.006° – 181 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)1.0
USGS eventus6000rkap
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 181 km S of Nikolski, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 4.2 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 1.0 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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