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M1.7 Depth: 90.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 31 km NNE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 00:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 00:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 31 km NNE of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. 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 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 00:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.23390, -151.09240
Temperature
-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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