M1.1 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 32 km SSE of Minto, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 16:46:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 32 km SSE of Minto, Alaska (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 16:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 255 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 16:46:20 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.90600, -148.96900
Temperature
-44.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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