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M1.6 Depth: 60.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 15 km N of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 19:36:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 15 km N of Fox River, Alaska (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 19:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
60.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 19:36:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.99650, -150.93810
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.1 km
Shallow
60.1 km
60.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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