M1.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 50 km WSW of Whitestone, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 18:22:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 50 km WSW of Whitestone, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 18:22:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.91590, -146.78240

Temperature

14.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 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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