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M1.6 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 25 km SW of Venetie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 15:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 25 km SW of Venetie, Alaska (United States) on May 27, 2025 at 15:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 15:44:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.83230, -146.78670
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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