M1.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6 km SSE of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 13:28:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 13:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km SSE of Salcha, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-03 13:28:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.47180, -146.86680

Temperature

3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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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