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M1.7 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 56 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 05:02:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 56 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 05:02:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.61140, -147.58020
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 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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