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M1.7 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 11 km SW of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 13:32:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 13:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 11 km SW of Cordova, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 258 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 13:32:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.46960, -145.91550
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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