M1.5 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 17:27:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2025 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 92 km NNW of Aleneva, 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: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

8.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-06 17:27:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.80730, -153.61870

Temperature

12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.9 km

8.9 km — shallower 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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