Apple sign in shows device in different city

When I sign in to my Apple account I get an alert that a device in Salt Lake City Utah. I am in Louisiana. Why does thus happen?

iPhone XS, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 21, 2019 5:50 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2019 5:52 AM

If this is an e-mail you received, or a popup on the screen,  about the time you were actually logging in, there is probably nothing to worry about. The location in the e-mail is where your ISP reported it. If their servers are in a location distant from you, there will be a large error.

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