M1.8 Depth: 63.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 69 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 21:05:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 69 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 64 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

63.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-20 21:05:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.35140, -153.96420

Temperature

3.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

63.7 km

63.7 km — deeper 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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