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M1.5 Depth: 22.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 22 km ESE of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 12:43:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 12:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 22 km ESE of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
22.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 12:43:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.16900, -149.25320
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.9 km
Shallow
22.9 km
22.9 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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