M0.7 Depth: 1.2 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 86 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 21:44:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 86 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on August 11, 2025 at 21:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

1.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-11 21:44:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.29070, -155.00340

Temperature

13.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.2 km

1.2 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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