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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 50 km W of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 19:05:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 50 km W of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 19:05 UTC. 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 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 19:05:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.38850, -149.96940
Temperature
-13.5°C

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Depth profile

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