M1.8 Depth: 70.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 85 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 00:43:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 85 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on October 11, 2025 at 00:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. 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 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

70.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-11 00:43:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.52260, -155.88660

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

70.9 km

70.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

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Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 51 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Kialagvik

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Martin

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Chiginagak

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States

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