M1.7 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 65 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 12:06:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 65 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

2.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 12:06:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.42778, -147.63875

Temperature

-2.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.2 km

2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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