M1.6 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 41 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 23:01:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 41 km NNE of Petersville, 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: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

12.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 23:01:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.81870, -150.34200

Temperature

-12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.3 km

12.3 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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