M1.5 Depth: 97.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 36 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 13:01:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 13:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 36 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 145 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

97.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-26 13:01:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.75390, -151.89080

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

97.1 km

97.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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