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M1.4 Depth: 26.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 28 km S of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 18:09:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 28 km S of Chenega, Alaska (United States) on August 12, 2025 at 18:09 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: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 18:09:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.81240, -148.02960
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 km
26.8 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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