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M1.8 Depth: 43.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 16 km ESE of Perryville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 06:07:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 06:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 16 km ESE of Perryville, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 06:07:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.83160, -158.93050
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 km
43.8 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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