M1.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 87 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 21:10:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 21:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 87 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

18.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 21:10:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.74880, -153.61950

Temperature

13.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.2 km

18.2 km — close to 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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