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M1.9 Depth: 44.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 12 km NW of Point Possession, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 15:59:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NW of Point Possession, Alaska (United States) on September 19, 2025 at 15:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
44.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 15:59:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.01750, -150.82720
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.7 km
Shallow
44.7 km
44.7 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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