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M0.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 78 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 06:17:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 78 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on November 23, 2025 at 06:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 06:17:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.73940, -142.68138
Temperature
-6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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