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M1.7 Depth: 71.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 40 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 16:58:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 40 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on July 12, 2025 at 16:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
71.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 16:58:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.23350, -148.22080
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.1 km
Intermediate
71.1 km
71.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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