M1.6 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 27 km NE of Igiugig, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 02:26:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 27 km NE of Igiugig, Alaska (United States) on May 28, 2025 at 02:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

9.5 km

UTC time

2025-05-28 02:26:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.51340, -155.56420

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.5 km

9.5 km — shallower 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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