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M1.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 59 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 15:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2025 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 59 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 15:38:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.70650, -151.84090
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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