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M1.2 Depth: 48.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-15 01:38:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NE of Point Possession, Alaska (United States) on August 15, 2025 at 01:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 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
M1.2
Depth
48.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-15 01:38:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.96350, -150.56550
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.6 km
Shallow
48.6 km
48.6 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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