12 Dec 2025, 18:14 UTC · Dec 12, 1:14 PM ET

M4.8 earthquake 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at Dec 12, 1:14 PM ET, 13 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 1 people reported feeling it.

M4.8 102 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.1 85 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.2 102 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.2 88 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.2 83 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.3 108 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.3 83 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.3 167 km SW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.4 105 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.5 92 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaM5.5 93 km SW of Nikolski, AlaskaM6.0 96 km SW of Nikolski, AlaskaM6.3 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.8 mb
Time12 Dec 2025, 18:14 UTC
Location52.065°, -169.342° – 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Depth13.4 km
Felt reports1
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)2.6
USGS eventus6000rui6
Within 100 km

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10 km–
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37 km3 reports
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46 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 4.8 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 13 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.6 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 1.0.

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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