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M1.3 Depth: 54.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 4 km NW of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 16:53:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 4 km NW of Salamatof, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
54.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 16:53:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.64200, -151.36960
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.9 km
Shallow
54.9 km
54.9 km — deeper 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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