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M0.8 Depth: 5.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 39 km WSW of False Pass, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 21:24:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 39 km WSW of False Pass, Alaska (United States) on November 6, 2025 at 21:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 144 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 21:24:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.74250, -163.99767
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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