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M1.7 Depth: 59.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 39 km NW of Willow, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 19:03:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 39 km NW of Willow, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
59.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 19:03:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.94960, -150.64650
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.7 km
Shallow
59.7 km
59.7 km — deeper 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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