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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 34 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 07:35:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 14, 2025 at 07:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 34 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 07:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.04600, -148.39890
Temperature
-11.5°C

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Depth profile

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