M1.8 Depth: 19.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 91 km ESE of Halibut Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-06-06 18:50:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 91 km ESE of Halibut Cove, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 18:50:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.22900, -149.77660
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 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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