M1.9 Depth: 45.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4 km SSW of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 14:39:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 4 km SSW of Fox River, Alaska (United States) on September 9, 2025 at 14:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

45.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 14:39:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.82000, -150.98100

Temperature

7.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45.6 km

45.6 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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