M1.9 Depth: 52.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Central Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 08:12:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 08:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Central Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-14 08:12:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

62.72500, -149.74200

Temperature

0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 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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