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M1.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 22 km NNE of Wiseman, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 20:01:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NNE of Wiseman, Alaska (United States) on August 5, 2025 at 20:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 20:01:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
67.60130, -149.92980
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
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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