M1.9 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 51 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 11:12:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 51 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

0.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 11:12:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.55620, -150.68740

Temperature

-1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.8 km

0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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