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M1.8 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 55 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 01:59:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 55 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 01:59:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.31916, -147.30824
Temperature
-15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 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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