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M1.7 Depth: 37.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 7 km SW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 15:19:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 7 km SW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States) on August 27, 2025 at 15:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 15:19:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.30710, -150.06410
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 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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