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M1.8 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 33 km ESE of Minto, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 11:10:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 33 km ESE of Minto, Alaska (United States) on July 31, 2025 at 11:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 246 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 11:10:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.02680, -148.69490
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — close to 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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