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M1.5 Depth: 52.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 17 km S of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 08:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 17 km S of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States) on September 3, 2025 at 08:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 241 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
52.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 08:38:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.62200, -151.86590
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.6 km
Shallow
52.6 km
52.6 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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