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M1.2 Depth: 59.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 0 km WNW of Kalifornsky, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 20:51:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 0 km WNW of Kalifornsky, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 234 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
59.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 20:51:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.42020, -151.30150
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.1 km
Shallow
59.1 km
59.1 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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