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M1.2 Depth: 78.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 26 km W of Tyonek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-06 18:14:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 26 km W of Tyonek, Alaska (United States) on May 6, 2025 at 18:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
78.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-06 18:14:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.10940, -151.61620
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78 km
Intermediate
78 km
78 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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