M1.1 Depth: 43.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 6 km SW of Houston, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 17:46:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 6 km SW of Houston, Alaska (United States) on May 14, 2025 at 17:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

43.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 17:46:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.58930, -149.91150

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43.3 km

43.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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