Earthquake 17 km SW of Knik River, Alaska (1.2 ml) (2025-08-16 05:39:06 UTC)
A 1.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km SW of Knik River, Alaska, at 2025-08-16 05:39:06 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 17 km SW of Knik River, Alaska
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.2
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak025ah5qo1i
Nearest Places
- Eklutna Dam / 4.49 km
- Eklutna Lake Airstrip / 4.93 km
- Łach Q’atnu Creek / 5.38 km
- Thunder Bird Peak / 6.69 km
- Lake Barbara / 7.16 km
Comment
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 31.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 31.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
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Depth: 31.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 31.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
22 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)