M1.6 Depth: 250.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 34 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-28 22:35:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 34 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on June 28, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. At around 250 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
250.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 22:35:47 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.19470, -148.43280
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 250 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 250 km
Intermediate
250 km
250 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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