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M1.7 Depth: 44.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 39 km W of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 10:54:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 10:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 39 km W of Susitna, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
44.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 10:54:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.53910, -151.25810
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.4 km
Shallow
44.4 km
44.4 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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