Earthquake 20 km SSE of Whittier, Alaska (1.9 ml) (2025-08-16 15:01:12 UTC)
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 20 km SSE of Whittier, Alaska, at 2025-08-16 15:01:12 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 20 km SSE of Whittier, 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)
1.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak025ahbgvce
Nearest Places
- Rainy Glacier / 4.39 km
- Cotterell Glacier / 5.01 km
- Lawrence Glacier / 6.59 km
- West Finger Inlet / 6.72 km
- Marquette Glacier / 6.88 km
Comment
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Depth: 16.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
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Depth: 2.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.3
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Depth: 3.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
17 km SW of Knik River, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 37.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 37.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)