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M1.2 Depth: 77.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 26 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 06:48:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 06:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 26 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. 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 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
77.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 06:48:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.23220, -149.33510
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.5 km
Intermediate
77.5 km
77.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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