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M0.6 Depth: 1.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 20:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 20:59:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.16770, -155.36850
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than 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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