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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 84 km WNW of Alatna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 14:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 84 km WNW of Alatna, Alaska (United States) on October 6, 2025 at 14:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 14:12:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.98450, -154.29640
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 422 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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    Distance: 441 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States

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