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M3.0 Earthquake 69 km ENE of Chase, AlaskaMay 11, 2025

2025-05-11 17:50:41 UTC (2025-05-11) · approx. 7:50 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time17:50 UTC7:50 AM UTC-10
Depth51.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.641°, -148.816°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 11, 2025 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 69 km ENE of Chase, Alaska, at a depth of 51.0 km and coordinates 62.6411°, -148.8156°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.64°, -148.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
51.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.6411°N
-148.8156°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak02560xtmzn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-24 21:30:14 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Chase, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 69 km ENE of Chase, Alaska on May 11, 2025 at 17:50 UTC had a depth of 51.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak02560xtmzn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 11, 2025). M3.0 Earthquake 69 km ENE of Chase, AlaskaMay 11, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak02560xtmzn/