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M1.6 Depth: 93.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 41 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 06:33:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 41 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on August 30, 2025 at 06:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. 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 243 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
93.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 06:33:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.87040, -150.86170
Temperature
-5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.7 km
Intermediate
93.7 km
93.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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