M1.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 76 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 03:06:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 76 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska (United States) on May 18, 2025 at 03:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

2.9 km

UTC time

2025-05-18 03:06:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.66180, -152.28120

Temperature

6.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.9 km

2.9 km — shallower 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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