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M1.7 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 104 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-02 08:56:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2025 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 104 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 08:56:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.56070, -143.85710

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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