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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 96 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 10:50:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 96 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on December 20, 2025 at 10:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 10:50:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.18900, -140.88300
Temperature
-14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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