M1.2 Depth: 81.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 19 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 14:56:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 19 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States) on September 17, 2025 at 14:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
81.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 14:56:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.64790, -151.66380
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.9 km
Intermediate
81.9 km
81.9 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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