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M1.5 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 59 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 22:07:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 59 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 22:07:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.13090, -147.86470
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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