M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 71 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 08:56:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 71 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). 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: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-07 08:56:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.44920, -147.52840

Temperature

-1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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