M1.8 Depth: 92.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 75 km E of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 06:25:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 75 km E of Ugashik, Alaska (United States). At around 93 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

92.9 km

UTC time

2025-05-18 06:25:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.62150, -156.15490

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

92.9 km

92.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 32 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 52 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Kialagvik

Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
Chiginagak

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States

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