M0.7 Depth: 17.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 09:10:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska (United States) on July 14, 2025 at 09:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

17.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-14 09:10:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.93030, -146.74400

Temperature

12.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

17.9 km

17.9 km — close to 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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