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M1.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 16 km ENE of Talkeetna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 14:10:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 14:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 16 km ENE of Talkeetna, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 14:10:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.37270, -149.81540
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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