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M1.8 Depth: 53.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 12 km SSE of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 15:59:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 12 km SSE of Susitna, Alaska (United States) on November 8, 2025 at 15:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
53.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 15:59:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.44160, -150.41540
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.3 km
Shallow
53.3 km
53.3 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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