M1.4 Depth: 19.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 17 km ENE of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 23:44:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 23:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 17 km ENE of Salcha, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

19.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-31 23:44:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.58950, -146.56330

Temperature

0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.9 km

19.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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