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M1.0 Depth: 21.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 14 km S of Minto, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-14 22:07:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2025 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 14 km S of Minto, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
21.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 22:07:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.01820, -149.37480
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 km — deeper 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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