Earthquake 27 km ENE of Knik River, Alaska (1.5 ml) (2025-05-12 11:43:15 UTC)
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 27 km ENE of Knik River, Alaska, at 2025-05-12 11:43:15 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 27 km ENE of Knik River, Alaska
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.5
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak02562hqtuh
Nearest Places
- Cottonwood Creek / 4.23 km
- Paradise Creek / 5.35 km
- Metal Creek / 11.47 km
- Metal Creek Glacier / 11.69 km
- Marcus Baker Glacier / 12.26 km
Comment
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 56.70 km
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 27.93 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 46.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 42.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 42.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.2
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Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)