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M1.4 Depth: 85.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 36 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 17:13:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 36 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on September 22, 2025 at 17:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 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 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
85.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 17:13:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.42630, -151.45720
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.9 km
Intermediate
85.9 km
85.9 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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