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M4.5 Depth: 25.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 33 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 12:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 33 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States) on July 12, 2025 at 12:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 12:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.07710, -149.22690
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 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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