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M1.9 Earthquake near 66 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-28 03:35:45 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
123.1 km
Source
USGS

66 km N of Petersville, Alaska

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About this earthquake

On April 28, 2025 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 66 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
2cac5be4a3671c96f38d9b57e1cff0e0a9e5adf3
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
123.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-28 03:35:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.09110, -150.81480
Temperature
-12.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.1 km
Intermediate
123.1 km
123.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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