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M1.5 Depth: 32.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 72 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 04:34:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 72 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on October 1, 2025 at 04:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 04:34:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.27220, -150.39740
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 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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