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M1.5 Depth: 30.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 7 km SSE of Big Lake, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 23:43:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 7 km SSE of Big Lake, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 23:43:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.45290, -149.90990
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.2 km
Shallow
30.2 km
30.2 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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