M1.1 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 55 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 16:14:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 55 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States) on April 29, 2025 at 16:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

10.7 km

UTC time

2025-04-29 16:14:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.11320, -147.92650

Temperature

8.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.7 km

10.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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