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M1.6 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 92 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 08:58:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 92 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 08:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 08:58:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.39300, -154.62100
Temperature
-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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