M1.5 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 27 km W of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 12:23:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 27 km W of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States) on November 9, 2025 at 12:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-09 12:23:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.55910, -149.68920

Temperature

-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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