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M1.2 Depth: 49.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 11 km NE of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 01:37:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE of Susitna, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
49.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 01:37:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.61830, -150.35010
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.1 km
Shallow
49.1 km
49.1 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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