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M1.9 Depth: 67.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 28 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 02:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 28 km ENE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 02:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
67.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 02:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.07447, -150.88940
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.3 km
Shallow
67.3 km
67.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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