M1.2 Depth: 130.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 24 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 08:40:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 24 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States) on July 27, 2025 at 08:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. 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: 253 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

130.6 km

UTC time

2025-07-27 08:40:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.74350, -153.67990

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

130.6 km

130.6 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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