M1.9 Depth: 19.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 111 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-05 19:59:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2025 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 111 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

19.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-05 19:59:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.29040, -141.06370

Temperature

1.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

19.9 km

19.9 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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