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M1.4 Depth: 42.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 64 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 11:48:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 64 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 42 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 M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 11:48:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.97200, -151.51790
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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