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M1.9 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 37 km NNE of Kenny Lake, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 13:22:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 37 km NNE of Kenny Lake, Alaska (United States) on September 28, 2025 at 13:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 13:22:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.01240, -144.59050
Temperature
-0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower 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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