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M4.3 Depth: 14.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 64 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-14 01:29:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 64 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on August 14, 2025 at 01:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 01:29:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.16570, -147.76830
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to 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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