M0.6 Depth: 18.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 25 km E of Minto, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 01:05:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 01:05 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 25 km E of Minto, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 249 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
18.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 01:05:09 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.14440, -148.81040
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.1 km
Shallow
18.1 km
18.1 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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