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M1.3 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 91 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 20:40:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 13, 2025 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 91 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-13 20:40:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.62080, -142.62700
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper 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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