M1.5 Depth: 83.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 65 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 18:48:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 65 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on June 18, 2025 at 18:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

83.2 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 18:48:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.49790, -155.53710

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

83.2 km

83.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

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Ugashik-Peulik

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Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 69 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

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Kialagvik

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