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M1.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 34 km NNW of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 11:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 34 km NNW of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska (United States) on October 25, 2025 at 11:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 11:30:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.05910, -149.03760
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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