M1.3 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 8 km E of Fox, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 23:32:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 8 km E of Fox, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 249 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 23:32:07 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.97080, -147.43590
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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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