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M1.7 Depth: 131.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 69 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 19:44:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2025 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 69 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
131.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-17 19:44:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.82150, -154.94810
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131.5 km
Intermediate
131.5 km
131.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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