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M1.6 Depth: 19.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 20 km S of Nelchina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 00:54:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 20 km S of Nelchina, Alaska (United States) on October 25, 2025 at 00:54 UTC. 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 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 00:54:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.81300, -146.71340
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.9 km
Shallow
19.9 km
19.9 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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