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M0.8 Depth: 57.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 28 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 09:27:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 28 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 239 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
57.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 09:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.93050, -150.87840
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.4 km
Shallow
57.4 km
57.4 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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