M1.7 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 49 km SW of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 18:55:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 49 km SW of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

14.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 18:55:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.64460, -151.26460

Temperature

3.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.2 km

14.2 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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