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M1.2 Depth: 37.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 7 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 12:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 7 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States) on October 27, 2025 at 12:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
37.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 12:39:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.39000, -150.09440
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.9 km
Shallow
37.9 km
37.9 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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