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M1.0 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 04:30:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 04:30:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.25900, -155.18000
Temperature
-22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
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