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M1.7 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 129 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-10 12:34:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 10, 2025 at 12:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 129 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 137 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-10 12:34:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.39620, -141.31710
Temperature
-4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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