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M1.6 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 10 km NNE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 05:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 10 km NNE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States) on November 24, 2025 at 05:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 05:50:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.01577, -150.64163
Temperature
-2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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