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M1.4 Depth: 72.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 39 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 22:37:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 22:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 39 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
72.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 22:37:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.10300, -148.50000
Temperature
-17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.5 km
Intermediate
72.5 km
72.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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