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M1.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 11 km E of Sterling, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-02 22:44:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2025 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 11 km E of Sterling, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 22:44:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.54600, -150.56160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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