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M4.1 Depth: 35.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2025-07-17 06:39:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2025 at 06:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
35.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 06:39:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.46770, -159.78730
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.9 km
Shallow
35.9 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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