M1.3 Depth: 38.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 90 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 10:32:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 90 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 10:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
38.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 10:32:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.37100, -154.70800
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.6 km
Shallow
38.6 km
38.6 km — deeper 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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