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M1.8 Depth: 41.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 16:49:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 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 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 16:49:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.08502, -149.76776
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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