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M1.3 Depth: 24.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 20:53:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on July 4, 2025 at 20:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
24.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 20:53:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.04470, -150.90140
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.8 km
Shallow
24.8 km
24.8 km — deeper than 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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