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M1.5 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 17:07:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 12 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 17:07:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.85400, -148.52560
Temperature
-0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to 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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