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M1.7 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 54 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 05:09:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 54 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska (United States) on July 24, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 05:09:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.34680, -147.26850
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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