M1.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 24 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 02:39:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 24 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States) on August 6, 2025 at 02:39 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 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

4.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 02:39:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.22460, -154.67640

Temperature

9.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.7 km

4.7 km — shallower 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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