M0.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 22 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 06:19:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 22 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States) on May 26, 2025 at 06:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 145 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 06:19:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.80150, -149.14760
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to 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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