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M0.8 Depth: 63.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 59 km S of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 20:12:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 59 km S of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on June 27, 2025 at 20:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 20:12:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.85430, -148.99040
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 km
63 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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