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M1.6 Depth: 98.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 40 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 12:36:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 40 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on November 9, 2025 at 12:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
98.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 12:36:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.27300, -151.88260
Temperature
-10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.9 km
Intermediate
98.9 km
98.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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