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M1.4 Depth: 55.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 40 km ENE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 21:08:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 40 km ENE of Chase, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 55 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 257 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
55.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 21:08:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.60620, -149.38290
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.2 km
Shallow
55.2 km
55.2 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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