Earthquake 6 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska (1.3 ml) (2025-05-09 05:51:20 UTC)

1746769880

60.5872, -150.7164

39.40 KM

A 1.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska, at 2025-05-09 05:51:20 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 6 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 6 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska (1.3 ml) (2025-05-09 05:51:20 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.3

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ak0255xflwt6

Nearest Places

Beaver Pond Lake / 2.52 km
West Fork Moose River / 2.73 km
Grebe Lake / 3.06 km
Pedersen Dam / 4.63 km
Camp Island Lake / 5.02 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA
Time: 1746794388
Depth: 8.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

60 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska
Time: 1746794196
Depth: 108.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

36 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska
Time: 1746793985
Depth: 170.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

6 km W of Desert Hot Springs, CA
Time: 1746793945
Depth: 7.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

KOSOVO
Time: 1746793492
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

26 km SSW of Susitna, Alaska
Time: 1746790229
Depth: 46.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

20 km SSW of Funny River, Alaska
Time: 1746773483
Depth: 53.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

28 km SW of Hope, Alaska
Time: 1746762256
Depth: 41.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

24 km SE of Point Possession, Alaska
Time: 1746756377
Depth: 34.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

29 km SW of Hope, Alaska
Time: 1746750869
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)