M1.9 Depth: 79.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 26 km NNE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 14:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 26 km NNE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

79.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 14:20:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.21340, -151.22960

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

79 km

79 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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