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M1.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 27 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 18:25:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 27 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States) on November 9, 2025 at 18:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 18:25:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.95230, -147.16110
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper than 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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