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M2.9 Depth: 45.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 15:39:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 15:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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 EMSC. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
45.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 15:39:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
62.73670, -148.65630
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.3 km
Shallow
45.3 km
45.3 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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