M1.8 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 106 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 01:39:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 106 km S of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on November 27, 2025 at 01:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

3.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 01:39:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.47454, -143.02641

Temperature

-12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.7 km

3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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