Magnitude
M0.4
- Depth
- 18.4 km
- Source
- USGS
5 km W of Fox, Alaska
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M0.4 Earthquake near 5 km W of Fox, Alaska (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near 5 km W of Fox, Alaska (United States) on April 28, 2025 at 07:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
ddd0aac1ca7572d2b142650ec3b0f5c916479fcf
Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2025-04-28 07:21:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.95810,
-147.73870
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 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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