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M1.0 Depth: 53.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 8 km SSE of Trapper Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 13:11:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 13:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 8 km SSE of Trapper Creek, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 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: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
53.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 13:11:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.24150, -150.17080
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.5 km
Shallow
53.5 km
53.5 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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