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M1.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 5 km W of Knik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 00:53:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2025 at 00:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 5 km W of Knik, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 234 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 00:53:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.44950, -149.82550
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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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