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M1.7 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 78 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 05:38:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 78 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on November 27, 2025 at 05:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 05:38:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.57832, -155.77315
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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