M1.4 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 20 km SW of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 11:35:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SW of Salcha, Alaska (United States) on November 13, 2025 at 11:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 11:35:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.38110, -147.16320

Temperature

-21.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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