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M1.4 Depth: 29.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 57 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 04:10:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 57 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 29 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: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
29.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 04:10:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.36450, -147.79440
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.3 km
Shallow
29.3 km
29.3 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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