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M1.6 Depth: 53.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 10 km NNE of Houston, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 13:20:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 13:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 10 km NNE of Houston, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 13:20:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.71530, -149.75020
Temperature
-14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 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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