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M1.6 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 47 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 15:43:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 47 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 15:43:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.96640, -139.55290
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 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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