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M1.3 Depth: 74.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 39 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 18:03:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 39 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States) on July 8, 2025 at 18:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. 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: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 18:03:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.92150, -151.82910
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 km
74 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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