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M1.7 Depth: 36.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 20 km SSE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 02:10:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SSE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States) on September 7, 2025 at 02:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 02:10:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.98330, -149.75270
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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