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M1.5 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 36 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 17:59:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 36 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 17:59:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.06450, -148.36490
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 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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