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M1.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 65 km ENE of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 11:53:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 65 km ENE of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on December 4, 2025 at 11:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 11:53:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.67930, -141.80598
Temperature
-7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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