M1.9 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 47 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 06:38:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 47 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-30 06:38:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.18190, -156.90350

Temperature

5.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 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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