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M1.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 47 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 11:12:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 30, 2025 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 47 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 11:12:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.58558, -146.50224
Temperature
-4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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