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M1.5 Depth: 41.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 28 km SW of Hope, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 20:37:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 28 km SW of Hope, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 20:37:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.76060, -150.04940
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — deeper 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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