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M1.7 Depth: 76.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4 km ESE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 14:28:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 9, 2025 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 4 km ESE of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
76.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 14:28:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.48250, -150.67910
Temperature
-10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.7 km
Intermediate
76.7 km
76.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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