M1.2 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 6 km NE of Fox, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 08:48:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NE of Fox, Alaska (United States) on June 18, 2025 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

14.1 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 08:48:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.99070, -147.50500

Temperature

13.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.1 km

14.1 km — close to 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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