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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 111 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 11:48:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2025 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 111 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 11:48:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.22150, -141.20590
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

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