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M0.7 Depth: 105.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 40 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 16:35:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 40 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
105.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 16:35:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.84450, -151.01030
Temperature
-0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.3 km
Intermediate
105.3 km
105.3 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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