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M1.5 Depth: 68.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 57 km NNE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 20:58:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 57 km NNE of Chase, Alaska (United States) on September 30, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
68.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 20:58:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.92980, -149.69060
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.9 km
Shallow
68.9 km
68.9 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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