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M1.7 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 9 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 09:04:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 09:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 9 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 229 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 09:04:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.69007, -149.08363
Temperature
-17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower 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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