Earthquake 40 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (1.5 ml) (2025-05-15 20:36:15 UTC)
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 40 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska, at 2025-05-15 20:36:15 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 40 km SSE of Nelchina, 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_ak02567lo9pi
Nearest Places
- Iceberg Lake / 6.15 km
- Klanelneechena Creek / 9.74 km
- Tazlina Glacier / 19.08 km
- Dyke Mountain / 20.43 km
- Terrace Mountain / 21.19 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.8
55 km NE of Port Alsworth, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 163.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 163.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.6
NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
4 km NNW of Huntington Beach, CA
Time:
Depth: 13.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
EASTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 11.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.9
25 km NNE of Valdez, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 25.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
42 km N of Valdez, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 30.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.7
61 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 1.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 31.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 31.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.9
11 km W of Valdez, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 68.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 68.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)