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M1.7 Depth: 44.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 38 km NE of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 05:26:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 05:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 38 km NE of Fox River, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
44.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 05:26:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.11700, -150.51000
Temperature
-17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.6 km
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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