Earthquake 40 km NW of Valdez, Alaska (1.5 ml) (2025-05-18 08:08:33 UTC)

1747555713

61.3776, -146.9126

25.60 KM

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 40 km NW of Valdez, Alaska, at 2025-05-18 08:08:33 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 NW of Valdez, 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 40 km NW of Valdez, Alaska (1.5 ml) (2025-05-18 08:08:33 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ak0256ccz5b5

Nearest Places

Pilot Peak / 3.43 km
Sharkstooth Mountain / 3.46 km
Mount Powder Top / 6.18 km
Flat Top Peak / 6.24 km
Mount Haley / 6.35 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

21 km NE of San Lucas, CA
Time: 1747573391
Depth: 6.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

PYRENEES
Time: 1747573197
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

7 km NNW of San Jacinto, CA
Time: 1747573159
Depth: 11.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km SE of Valle Vista, CA
Time: 1747572741
Depth: 14.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1747572490
Depth: 31.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

13 km E of Glacier View, Alaska
Time: 1747563883
Depth: 33.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5 km SW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska
Time: 1747563716
Depth: 32.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

33 km NW of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1747544722
Depth: 24.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

38 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time: 1747508276
Depth: 19.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

45 km S of Glacier View, Alaska
Time: 1747468123
Depth: 32.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)