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M1.5 Depth: 45.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 19 km E of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 05:06:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 19 km E of Point Possession, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
45.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 05:06:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.93400, -150.33080
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.5 km
Shallow
45.5 km
45.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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