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M1.6 Depth: 233.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 18 km E of Portage Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 13:56:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 18 km E of Portage Creek, Alaska (United States) on July 30, 2025 at 13:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 257 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
233.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 13:56:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.93470, -157.39660
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 233.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 233.1 km
Intermediate
233.1 km
233.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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