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M1.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 18 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-04 01:54:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 4, 2025 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 18 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 35 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 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 01:54:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.81860, -149.54410
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper 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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