M1.9 Depth: 25.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 25 km NNE of Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 23:47:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 25 km NNE of Valdez, Alaska (United States) on May 15, 2025 at 23:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

25.2 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 23:47:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.34060, -146.13710

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.2 km

25.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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