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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 12 km S of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 09:44:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 09:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 12 km S of Fox River, Alaska (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 09:44:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.75060, -151.00080
Temperature
-9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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