M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 63 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-14 14:32:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 63 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States) on August 14, 2025 at 14:32 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 14:32:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.29760, -152.21220
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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    Distance: 225 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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