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M1.6 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 29 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-29 18:58:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 29 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on June 29, 2025 at 18:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-29 18:58:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.86620, -150.89820
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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