M1.2 Depth: 97.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 30 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 02:20:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 30 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on July 6, 2025 at 02:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

97.2 km

UTC time

2025-07-06 02:20:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.75150, -150.56730

Temperature

7.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

97.2 km

97.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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