M1.9 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 60 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 17:02:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 60 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska (United States) on April 29, 2025 at 17:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 17:02:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.43820, -153.20230
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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