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M1.6 Depth: 26.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 47 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 05:38:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 47 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska (United States) on October 14, 2025 at 05:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 05:38:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.60840, -147.89230
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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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