M1.7 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 27 km E of Excursion Inlet, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 19:56:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 27 km E of Excursion Inlet, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

9.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 19:56:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.41200, -134.97700

Temperature

-6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.6 km

9.6 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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