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M1.6 Depth: 91.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 51 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 19:14:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 51 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
91.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 19:14:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.33320, -152.41040
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.9 km
Intermediate
91.9 km
91.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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