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M1.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 40 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 20:16:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 40 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 20:16:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.41660, -147.82540
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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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