M1.5 Depth: 79.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 43 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 15:21:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 43 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States) on October 28, 2025 at 15:21 UTC. At around 79 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

79.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-28 15:21:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.68140, -152.10790

Temperature

-0.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

79 km

79 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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