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M1.4 Depth: 100.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 52 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 03:01:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 52 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 03:01:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.63240, -152.72420
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 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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