M1.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 10:16:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska (United States) on November 27, 2025 at 10:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 10:16:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.21748, -150.21216

Temperature

-6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — close to 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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