M1.5 Depth: 61.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 72 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 15:18:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 72 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 241 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

61.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-29 15:18:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.20890, -154.20960

Temperature

11.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

61.8 km

61.8 km — deeper than 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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