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M0.8 Depth: 5.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 72 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 12:36:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 72 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on November 25, 2025 at 12:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 12:36:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.78703, -142.74094
Temperature
-18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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