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M1.2 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 31 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 23:20:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2025 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 31 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 23:20:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.52800, -156.22340
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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