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M0.9 Depth: 12.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 37 km NW of Rampart, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 08:42:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 37 km NW of Rampart, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 08:42:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.73210, -150.77500
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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