Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1370276 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-18 09:55:44 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-18 17:55:44 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-18 10:00:24 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 22 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | REVIEWED |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Administration area | Alaska |
| Nearest settlement | Chiniak |
| Distance | 190 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Gulf of Alaska |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.