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M1.0 Depth: 18.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 5 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 16:17:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 5 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States) on October 14, 2025 at 16:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 16:17:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.65270, -149.11940
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — close to 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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