M1.3 Depth: 61.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 43 km NW of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 05:05:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 05:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 43 km NW of Beluga, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
61.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 05:05:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.44830, -151.56960
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.1 km
Shallow
61.1 km
61.1 km — deeper 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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