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M1.2 Depth: 96.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 49 km NNW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 19:10:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 49 km NNW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on August 8, 2025 at 19:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
96.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 19:10:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.38790, -151.82510
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.9 km
Intermediate
96.9 km
96.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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