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M1.0 Depth: 35.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 18 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-11 01:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 18 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska (United States) on June 11, 2025 at 01:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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: 144 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
35.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-11 01:39:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.87110, -151.01800
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.8 km
Shallow
35.8 km
35.8 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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