M1.2 Depth: 88.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 48 km W of Tyonek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 12:08:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 48 km W of Tyonek, Alaska (United States) on September 28, 2025 at 12:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
88.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 12:08:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.98980, -152.02060
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.8 km
Intermediate
88.8 km
88.8 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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