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M1.2 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 49 km SE of Lowell Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 11:01:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SE of Lowell Point, Alaska (United States) on July 19, 2025 at 11:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-19 11:01:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.79910, -148.75240
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to 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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