M1.8 Depth: 39.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 22 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 06:36:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 22 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States) on October 22, 2025 at 06:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
39.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 06:36:09 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.25420, -154.61730
Temperature
2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.1 km
Shallow
39.1 km
39.1 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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