M1.2 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 95 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 10:11:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 95 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on October 21, 2025 at 10:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

3.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 10:11:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.41380, -154.71450

Temperature

-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.5 km

3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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