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M1.6 Depth: 62.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 78 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 17:14:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 78 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on November 25, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
62.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 17:14:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.04259, -140.72026
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.5 km
Shallow
62.5 km
62.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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