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M0.9 Depth: 6.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 70 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 03:03:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 70 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska (United States) on October 6, 2025 at 03:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 03:03:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.41210, -152.27460
Temperature
-4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower 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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