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M1.0 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 3 km S of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 00:29:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 3 km S of Salcha, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 00:29:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.49490, -146.90670
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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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