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M1.7 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 22 km SW of Chignik Lake, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 06:41:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 06:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 22 km SW of Chignik Lake, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 243 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 06:41:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.13230, -159.04010
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than 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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