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M1.0 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 34 km W of Ester, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 17:38:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 34 km W of Ester, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 17:38:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.88220, -148.73750
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to 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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    Distance: 92 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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