M1.2 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 4 km E of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 05:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 4 km E of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 05:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

15.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 05:25:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.65840, -146.96250

Temperature

-22.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15.9 km

15.9 km — close to 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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