Earthquake 19 km SE of Valdez, Alaska (1.6 ml) (2025-10-17 02:53:02 UTC)
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 19 km SE of Valdez, Alaska, at 2025-10-17 02:53:02 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 19 km SE of Valdez, 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)
1.6
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak025dbncviz
Nearest Places
- Mount Francis / 6.53 km
- Sulphide Gulch / 7.41 km
- Midas Mine / 7.51 km
- Midas Camp / 7.64 km
- Canyon Slough / 7.83 km
Comment
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Depth: 2.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 45.00 km
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Depth: 45.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 44.51 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 44.51 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Depth: 17.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 17.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)