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M1.4 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 27 km SW of Glacier View, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 06:17:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 27 km SW of Glacier View, Alaska (United States) on August 13, 2025 at 06:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 06:17:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.64330, -148.03330
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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