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M1.8 Depth: 101.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 51 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 02:28:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 29, 2025 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 51 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States). At around 102 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: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
101.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-29 02:28:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.95543, -150.83047
Temperature
-11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.5 km
Intermediate
101.5 km
101.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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