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M1.4 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 52 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 06:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 52 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States) on December 20, 2025 at 06:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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
M1.4
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 06:03:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.15800, -148.11400
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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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