Earthquake 18 km SSW of Nelchina, Alaska (1.5 ml) (2025-09-20 22:23:17 UTC)
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 18 km SSW of Nelchina, Alaska, at 2025-09-20 22:23:17 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 18 km SSW of Nelchina, Alaska
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.5
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak025c3bkrz9
Nearest Places
- Nelchina Bench Lake / 6.14 km
- Heavenly Ridge / 6.48 km
- Barnette Creek / 7.05 km
- Twin Lakes / 10.72 km
- Eureka Creek / 11.24 km
Comment
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Depth: 8.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.30 km
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Depth: 21.30 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.00 km
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Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 33.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
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Time:
Depth: 20.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
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Time:
Depth: 64.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 64.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
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Time:
Depth: 36.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 36.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)