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M1.5 Depth: 125.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 17:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States) on September 14, 2025 at 17:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
125.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 17:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.04120, -153.30870
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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