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M1.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 90 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 01:36:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2025 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 90 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-16 01:36:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.78240, -153.62650
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower 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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