M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 56 km E of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 08:32:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 56 km E of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 08:32 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 08:32:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.33900, -141.88200

Temperature

-24.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower 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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