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M1.4 Depth: 67.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 49 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 07:05:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 07:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 49 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 256 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
67.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 07:05:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.89340, -150.16080
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.8 km
Shallow
67.8 km
67.8 km — deeper 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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