M1.1 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 30 km ENE of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 10:22:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 25, 2025 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 30 km ENE of Salcha, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 10:22:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.66896, -146.37195
Temperature
-14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to 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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