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M1.9 Depth: 49.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 64 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-05 21:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 64 km NE of Whittier, Alaska (United States) on November 5, 2025 at 21:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 141 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
49.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-05 21:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.16610, -147.81070
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.5 km
Shallow
49.5 km
49.5 km — deeper 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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