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M1.5 Depth: 81.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 43 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-07 23:27:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 43 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States) on May 7, 2025 at 23:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
81.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-07 23:27:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.36350, -152.14840
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.8 km
Intermediate
81.8 km
81.8 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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