Minor 1.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Kantishna, Alaska
A minor earthquake measuring 1.9 on the magnitude scale was recorded near Kantishna, Alaska. This seismic event occurred on October 30, 2025, at 03:33:24 AKDT (11:33:24 UTC).
Details of the Earthquake
The earthquake struck at a depth of 7.0 miles (11 kilometers). It has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.
Geographical Context
- Location: 55 miles (89 km) southeast of Lake Minchumina
- Distance from Telida: 62 miles (100 km) east
- Distance from Talkeetna: 72 miles (116 km) northwest
- Distance from Cantwell: 75 miles (121 km) west
- Distance from Denali Park: 79 miles (128 km) west
- Distance from Healy: 85 miles (137 km) southwest
- Distance from Skwentna: 87 miles (141 km) north
- Distance from Nikolai: 96 miles (155 km) east
- Distance from Clear: 102 miles (165 km) southwest
- Distance from Willow: 109 miles (176 km) north
- Distance from Nenana: 115 miles (186 km) southwest
- Distance from Anchorage: 145 miles (235 km) north
- Distance from Fairbanks: 157 miles (254 km) southwest
Seismic Activity in the Region
Earthquakes of this nature are common in Alaska, due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Continuous monitoring is essential for understanding the seismic activity in this geologically active area.
