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M1.3 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 53 km NE of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 04:34:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 53 km NE of Chenega, Alaska (United States) on August 5, 2025 at 04:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 04:34:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.40840, -147.34150
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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