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M1.5 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 167 km W of Adak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 22:22:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 167 km W of Adak, Alaska (United States) on July 12, 2025 at 22:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 22:22:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.75430, -179.06070
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower 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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