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M1.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 49 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 15:06:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 49 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on September 5, 2025 at 15:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 15:06:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.90890, -150.40970
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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