M1.6 Depth: 53.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 27 km NNE of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 08:22:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 20, 2025 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 27 km NNE of Beluga, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

53.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-20 08:22:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.37680, -150.94340

Temperature

8.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

53.8 km

53.8 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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