M1.6 Depth: 18.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 94 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 09:55:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 94 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on August 13, 2025 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

18.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-13 09:55:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.96120, -141.18910

Temperature

6.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18.8 km

18.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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