Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- USGS
65 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
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M1.7 Earthquake near 65 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska (United States)
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About this earthquake
On April 24, 2025 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 65 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
aad8af481e31a55423b298f71533751b895f496b
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-24 05:03:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
69.58130,
-144.23650
Temperature
-11.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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Stats (last 24h)
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499
Country (24h)
United States
153
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