M0.9 Depth: 14.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 15 km ENE of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 15:25:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 27, 2025 at 15:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 15 km ENE of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-27 15:25:51 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.69610, -146.73630
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to 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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