M1.5 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 5 km E of Talkeetna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 10:55:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2025 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 5 km E of Talkeetna, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-26 10:55:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.33240, -149.99950

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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