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M1.2 Depth: 72.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 29 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 18:08:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 29 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on July 27, 2025 at 18:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 252 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
72.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 18:08:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.26950, -151.06260
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.4 km
Intermediate
72.4 km
72.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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