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M1.6 Depth: 13.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 114 km SE of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 15:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 114 km SE of Chenega, Alaska (United States) on August 12, 2025 at 15:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 15:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.41930, -146.42420
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 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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