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M1.2 Depth: 81.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 2 km SE of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 14:48:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 2 km SE of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
81.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 14:48:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.03930, -151.63690
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81 km
Intermediate
81 km
81 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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