M1.9 Depth: 35.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 15 km N of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 16:18:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 15 km N of Aleneva, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

35.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 16:18:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.19340, -152.94550

Temperature

-0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.7 km

35.7 km — deeper 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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