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M0.6 Depth: 14.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 8 km NW of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 18:21:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NW of Salcha, Alaska (United States) on June 27, 2025 at 18:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 18:21:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.58230, -147.00490
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to 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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