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M1.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 8 km SE of Fritz Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 14:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SE of Fritz Creek, Alaska (United States) on May 29, 2025 at 14:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 14:35:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.67570, -151.20690
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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