M0.8 Depth: 26.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 35 km SSW of North Pole, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 01:08:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 35 km SSW of North Pole, Alaska (United States) on July 8, 2025 at 01:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 217 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

26.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 01:08:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.47400, -147.72990

Temperature

19.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

26.9 km

26.9 km — deeper 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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