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M1.2 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 77 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 08:13:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 77 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska (United States) on June 27, 2025 at 08:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 08:13:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.30240, -152.50010
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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