M1.2 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 61 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 15:58:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 61 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska (United States) on August 19, 2025 at 15:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

4.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 15:58:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.64640, -152.48190

Temperature

11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.9 km

4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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