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M1.8 Depth: 42.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 31 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-03 05:27:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 31 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska (United States) on May 3, 2025 at 05:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-03 05:27:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.19950, -150.51230

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.1 km
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 km — deeper 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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