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M1.1 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 123 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 14:29:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 123 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on August 24, 2025 at 14:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 14:29:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.33170, -143.07160
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 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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