M1.8 Depth: 65.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 8 km WSW of Happy Valley, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 10:10:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 8 km WSW of Happy Valley, Alaska (United States) on July 10, 2025 at 10:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 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: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 10:10:40 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.90580, -151.86470
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.8 km
Shallow
65.8 km
65.8 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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