M1.6 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 60 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 14:44:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 60 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-08-13 14:44:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.10760, -154.52450

Temperature

12.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 km — close to 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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