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M1.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 67 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 15:23:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 67 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 15:23:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.29800, -150.48160
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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