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M1.2 Depth: 197.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 49 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 02:46:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 49 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on July 9, 2025 at 02:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
197.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 02:46:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.93680, -150.81880
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.7 km
Intermediate
197.7 km
197.7 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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