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M1.6 Depth: 27.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 14:41:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 47 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on September 8, 2025 at 14:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 14:41:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.32130, -155.09650
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 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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