M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 68 km NNW of Huslia, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 19:38:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 68 km NNW of Huslia, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 19:38:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.22340, -157.19390
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

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