M1.4 Depth: 88.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 31 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 17:44:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 31 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on September 2, 2025 at 17:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 242 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

88.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-02 17:44:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.77210, -150.87230

Temperature

0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

88.4 km

88.4 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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