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M1.3 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 17:50:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 25, 2025 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 17:50:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.16730, -155.34566
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 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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