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M1.5 Depth: 49.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 24 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 06:13:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 24 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 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: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
49.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 06:13:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.02300, -146.98600
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.1 km
Shallow
49.1 km
49.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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