M1.8 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 45 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 22:44:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 45 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States) on May 1, 2025 at 22:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

14.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-01 22:44:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.41520, -149.15690

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.6 km

14.6 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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