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M1.6 Depth: 59.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 01:30:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 12 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 60 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: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
59.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 01:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.23800, -149.67630
Temperature
-5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.7 km
Shallow
59.7 km
59.7 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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