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M1.8 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 90 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 01:52:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 90 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 01:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 01:52:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.69307, -144.14348
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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