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M1.5 Depth: 20.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 150 km WSW of Adak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 11:51:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 150 km WSW of Adak, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 21 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 11:51:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.39950, -178.67430
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 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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