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M1.6 Earthquake near 30 km NW of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-25 14:49:46 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 30 km NW of Susitna, Alaska (United States) on April 25, 2025 at 14:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
16a861fa9fd817c6745d24a61b4ba471cca4d87b
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
62.7 km
UTC time
2025-04-25 14:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.74780, -150.89230
Temperature
11.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.7 km
Shallow
62.7 km
62.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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