M1.1 Depth: 66.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 34 km E of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 09:29:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 34 km E of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on May 17, 2025 at 09:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 09:29:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.99590, -150.73760
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — deeper 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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