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M1.7 Depth: 29.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 6 km NNW of Willow, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 06:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 06:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 6 km NNW of Willow, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 06:21:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.80200, -150.08230
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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