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M1.8 Depth: 132.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 01:16:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 01:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.8 km
Intermediate
132.8 km
132.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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