M1.4 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 9 km NNW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 02:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NNW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 02:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 02:45:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.47040, -149.00100

Temperature

-18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 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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