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M1.5 Depth: 15.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 16 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 19:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 20, 2025 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 16 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 19:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.96290, -146.90010
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 km — close to 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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