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M1.3 Depth: 52.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 9 km W of Houston, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 10:49:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 9 km W of Houston, Alaska (United States) on May 8, 2025 at 10:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
52.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-08 10:49:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.63330, -150.00630
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.7 km
Shallow
52.7 km
52.7 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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