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M1.7 Depth: 87.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 79 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 14:42:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 79 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 257 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
87.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 14:42:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.78760, -143.54130
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.5 km
Intermediate
87.5 km
87.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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