M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 48 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 18:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 8, 2025 at 18:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 48 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-08 18:28:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.26880, -149.88190

Temperature

-14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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