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M1.2 Depth: 39.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 23 km S of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 08:22:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 23 km S of Susitna, Alaska (United States) on September 5, 2025 at 08:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
39.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 08:22:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.33630, -150.47960
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.9 km
Shallow
39.9 km
39.9 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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