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M1.7 Depth: 100.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 55 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 13:33:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 55 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on October 13, 2025 at 13:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
100.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-13 13:33:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.99180, -150.77820
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.2 km
Intermediate
100.2 km
100.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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