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M1.9 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 44 km WNW of Aleknagik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 13:23:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 44 km WNW of Aleknagik, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 13:23:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.49630, -159.27190
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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