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M1.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 21 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 17:59:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 21 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska (United States) on November 29, 2025 at 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-29 17:59:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.98380, -152.18896
Temperature
-10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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