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M0.7 Depth: 26.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 20 km SSW of Hope, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 15:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 20 km SSW of Hope, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 15:06:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.74050, -149.76630
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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