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M0.4 Depth: -0.6 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 65 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-15 21:31:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2025 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 65 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
-0.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-15 21:31:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.32850, -152.24383
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.6 km
Shallow
-0.6 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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