M1.1 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 98 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 18:51:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 98 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States) on August 9, 2025 at 18:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

4.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 18:51:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.49810, -154.37440

Temperature

14.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.7 km

4.7 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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