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M1.8 Depth: 34.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 20 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 06:35:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 20 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States) on November 6, 2025 at 06:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 06:35:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.34840, -150.36420
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 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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