M1.5 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 7 km E of Fox, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 00:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 7 km E of Fox, Alaska (United States) on November 22, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

2.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-22 00:13:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.96352, -147.45518

Temperature

-9.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.3 km

2.3 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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