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M1.5 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 17 km NE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 19:12:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 17 km NE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on August 27, 2025 at 19:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 19:12:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.50760, -148.70190
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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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