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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 57 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 00:32:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 00:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 57 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 00:32:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.03340, -151.54090
Temperature
-6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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