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M1.8 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 64 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 18:01:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 18:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 64 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 18:01:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.71500, -151.92900
Temperature
-17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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