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M1.2 Depth: 24.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 21 km NNE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 02:59:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2025 at 02:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 21 km NNE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 02:59:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.09250, -150.50810
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper 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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