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M3.6 Earthquake 71 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaSeptember 29, 2025

2025-09-29 13:32:56 UTC (2025-09-29) · approx. 3:32 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.6(ml)
Time13:32 UTC3:32 AM UTC-10
Depth114.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.174°, -150.561°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 29, 2025 at 13:32 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska, at a depth of 114.7 km and coordinates 63.1738°, -150.5614°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 3.8 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 184 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.17°, -150.56°

ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity

Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.

USGS ShakeMap intensity contours for the M3.6 earthquake near 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.6 ml
Depth
114.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.1738°N
-150.5614°E
Intensity (MMI)
3.3
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Technical Information

Event ID
ak025ci2409y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
199
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-11 21:40:49 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Denali National Park, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.6 earthquake that struck 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska on September 29, 2025 at 13:32 UTC had a depth of 114.7 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025ci2409y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 29, 2025). M3.6 Earthquake 71 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaSeptember 29, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025ci2409y/