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M1.5 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 9 km NE of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 04:16:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 9 km NE of Beluga, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 04:16:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.19990, -150.96590
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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