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M1.8 Depth: 99.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 61 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 11:16:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 61 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States). At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
99.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 11:16:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.41350, -153.29360
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99.2 km
Intermediate
99.2 km
99.2 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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