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M1.6 Depth: 39.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 44 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 18:45:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 44 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
39.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 18:45:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.16950, -148.18630
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.3 km
Shallow
39.3 km
39.3 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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