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M1.7 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 55 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 19:23:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 55 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 19:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 230 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 19:23:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.54000, -147.87100
Temperature
-23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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