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M1.4 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 72 km NW of Huslia, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 08:37:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 72 km NW of Huslia, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 08:37:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.21660, -157.36140
Temperature
13.4°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 (15.3 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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