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M1.6 Depth: 11.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 73 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 16:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 73 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 16:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 16:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.15300, -150.31300
Temperature
-13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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