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M1.5 Depth: 105.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 47 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 04:43:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 04:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 47 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 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: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
105.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 04:43:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.29650, -152.02970
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.7 km
Intermediate
105.7 km
105.7 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

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