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M1.3 Depth: 90.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 33 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 07:32:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 07:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 33 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
90.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 07:32:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.19690, -149.45560
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.6 km
Intermediate
90.6 km
90.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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