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M1.4 Depth: 30.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 18 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 06:46:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 18 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 06:46:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.24080, -149.27690
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 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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