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M0.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 69 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 15:20:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 69 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 15:20:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.94017, -157.85733
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower 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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