M1.5 Depth: 81.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 61 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 17:52:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 61 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

81.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 17:52:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.11030, -154.69600

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

81.8 km

81.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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