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M1.7 Depth: 21.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 38 km NW of Beaver, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 21:02:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 38 km NW of Beaver, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 21:02:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.57640, -148.05890
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 km
21.8 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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