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M1.9 Depth: 38.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 21 km NW of Hope, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 07:31:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 21 km NW of Hope, Alaska (United States) on October 29, 2025 at 07:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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 M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 07:31:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.02570, -149.96870
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.4 km
Shallow
38.4 km
38.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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