M1.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Denali Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 03:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 03:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 03:11:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Denali Borough

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.38600, -150.66130

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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